An Oral Mucocele on Lower Lip; A Case Report &amp; Literature Review

Ahsan Inayat,Syeda Javeria Ikram,Farzana Hassan,Syed Zahid Hassan,Ayesha Aziz

doi:10.29052/jehsr.v8.i2.2020.81-85

Abstract

Background: Oral mucocele is considered to be a common benign lesion of the oral cavity characterized by fluctuant, painless and is distinct in two different forms, i.e. extravasations and retention. Trauma to mucus membrane or salivary gland is the most common etiologic factor. Case-Presentation: A 27-year-old female patient presented at the dental Out-patient Department (OPD) in our institute with the complaint of a swelling on the right side of her lower lip for the last three months. Management & Results: Based on the history & clinical examination, the diagnosis of oral mucocele was concluded. The treatment plan was discussed with the patient in which she was informed about the chairside surgical removal of the tissue under local anesthesia. On the 10th day of the surgery, sutures were removed, the scar was irrigated with saline and the usual check-up was performed which revealed no recurrence. Conclusion: Oral mucocele is a benign lesion, which can be managed with surgical excision under unremarkable prognosis.

Highlights

Mucoceles are mucus-filled cystic cavities, found in the oral cavity and in lacrimal sac and paranasal sinus
It is caused by trauma to oral mucosal membrane or salivary glands alteration which leads to accumulation of mucus[1]
Based on the history and clinical examination, the case was diagnosed as oral mucocele was made

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Introduction

Mucoceles are mucus-filled cystic cavities, found in the oral cavity and in lacrimal sac and paranasal sinus. Oral mucocele is considered as one of the most common oral cavity lesions. It is caused by trauma to oral mucosal membrane or salivary glands alteration which leads to accumulation of mucus[1]. These lesions are benign, generally asymptomatic and have two histological types, i.e. extravasation and retention. Oral mucocele is considered to be a common benign lesion of the oral cavity characterized by fluctuant, painless and is distinct in two different forms, i.e. extravasations and retention. Trauma to mucus membrane or salivary gland is the most common etiologic factor. Conclusion: Oral mucocele is a benign lesion, which can be managed with surgical excision under unremarkable prognosis

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