Unusual presentation of a mucocele on the ventral surface of the tongue: a case report

Abstract

This clinical report discusses the presence of a common oral pathology, the mucocele, in an unusual location, the ventral surface of the tongue. These are rare mucoceles associated with the Blandin-Nuhn salivary gland. The likely aetiology, diagnostic features and clinical management and histology are discussed. An 8-year-old male presented at a paediatric practice with a lump under his tongue. A provisional diagnosis of mucocele was made and later confirmed by histology. The lesion was excised completely under local anaesthetic and inhalation sedation. CPD/Clinical Relevance: A mucocele on the ventral surface of the tongue in a young patient could easily be missed or misdiagnosed.