Abstract
Mucoceles are the common salivary gland disorder which can be present in the oral cavity, appendix, gall bladder, paranasal sinuses or lacrimal sac. Common location for these lesions in the oral cavity is lower lip however, it also presents on other locations like tongue, buccal mucosa, soft palate, retromolar pad and lower labial mucosa. Trauma and lip biting habits are the main cause for these types of lesions. These are painless lesions which can be diagnosed clinically.
Highlights
Mucoceles are the common salivary gland disorder which can be present in the oral cavity, appendix, gall bladder, paranasal sinuses or lacrimal sac
Mucocele is defined as mucous filled cavities that can appear in the oral cavity, appendix, gall bladder, paranasal sinuses or lacrimal sac [1,2]
Mucocele is seventeenth most common salivary gland lesions seen in the oral cavity [4]
Summary
Mucoceles are the common salivary gland disorder which can be present in the oral cavity, appendix, gall bladder, paranasal sinuses or lacrimal sac. Mucocele is seventeenth most common salivary gland lesions seen in the oral cavity [4]. This is the result of accumulation of mucous due to the alteration in the minor salivary gland which causes limited swelling [5]. Extravasation type is due to the leaking of fluid from the broken salivary gland ducts and acini into the surrounding soft tissues.
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