Mucocele of tongue: A rare case report

The mucocele or mucus retention phenomenon is a salivary gland lesion possibly due to a traumatic origin, which is formed when the main duct of a minor salivary gland is torn with subsequent extravasation of the mucus into the fibrous connective tissue such that a cyst like cavity is produced. Mucoc...

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Published in:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology 2016-10, Vol.28 (4), p.462
Main Authors: Khalekar, Yogita, Sande, Abhijeet, Zope, Amit, Suragimath, Ashwinirani
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case studies
Cysts
Diagnosis
Health aspects
Tongue
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Summary:The mucocele or mucus retention phenomenon is a salivary gland lesion possibly due to a traumatic origin, which is formed when the main duct of a minor salivary gland is torn with subsequent extravasation of the mucus into the fibrous connective tissue such that a cyst like cavity is produced. Mucoceles most commonly occur on the lower lip, followed by the floor of the mouth, with buccal mucosa being the next most frequent site.
ISSN:0972-1363
0975-1572
DOI:10.4103/jiaomr.JIAOMR_22_16