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MUCOCELE
What is it?
Oral mucocele is a clinical term that refers to
two related phenomena:
1.Mucus extravasation phenomenon
2.Mucus retention cyst
The former is a swelling of connective tissue
consisting of a collection of fluid called mucin. This
occurs because of a ruptured salivary gland duct
usually caused by local trauma (damage), in the
case of mucus extravasation phenomenon, and an
obstructed or ruptured salivary duct (parotid duct)
in the case of a mucus retention cyst. The
mucocele has a bluish translucent color, and is
more commonly found in children and young
adults.
Although the term cyst is often used to refer to
these lesions, mucoceles are not strictly
speaking true cysts because there is no
epithelial lining.Rather, it would be more
accurate to classify mucoceles as polyps
Signs and symptoms
The size of oral mucoceles vary from 1 mm to
several centimeters and they usually are slightly
transparent with a blue tinge. On palpation,
mucoceles may appear fluctuant but can also be
firm. Their duration lasts from days to years, and
may have recurrent swelling with occasional
rupturing of its contents.
Locations
The most common location to find a mucocele is the inner
surface of the lower lip. It can also be found on the inner
side of the cheek (known as the buccal mucosa), on the
anterior ventral tongue, and the floor of the mouth. When
found on the floor of the mouth, the mucocele is referred to
as a ranula. They are rarely found on the upper lip. As their
name suggests they are basically mucus lined cysts and they
can also occur in the Paranasal sinuses most commonly the
frontal sinuses, the frontoethmoidal region and also in the
maxillary sinus.
Sphenoid sinus involvement is extremely rare. When
the lumen of the vermiform appendix gets blocked due
to any factor, again a mucocele can form. A ranula is an
oral mucocele found on the frenulum on the tongue.
Variations
A variant of a mucocele is found on the palate, retromolar
pad , and posterior buccal mucosa. Known as a "superficial
mucocele", this type presents as single or multiple vesicles
and bursts into an ulcer. Despite healing after a few days,
superficial mucoceles recur often in the same location.
Other causes of bumps inside lips are, aphthous ulcer,
Lipoma, benign tumors of salivary glands, submucous
abscess and haemangiomas.
Diagnosis
Microscopically, mucoceles appears as
granulation tissue surrounding mucin. Since
inflammation occurs concurrently, neutrophils
and foamy histiocytes usually are present.
Treatment
Some mucoceles spontaneously resolve on their
own after a short time. Others are chronic and
require surgical removal. Recurrence may occur,
and thus the adjacent salivary gland is excised as
a preventive measure.
Several types of procedures are available for the
surgical removal of mucoceles. These include laser
and minimally-invasive techniques which means
recovery times are reduced drastically.
A non-surgical option that may be effective for a small
or newly identified mucocele is to rinse the mouth
thoroughly with salt water (one tablespoon of salt per
cup) four to six times a day for a few days. This may
draw out the fluid trapped underneath the skin without
further damaging the surrounding tissue. If the
mucocele persists, individuals should see a doctor to
discuss further treatment.
Smaller cysts may be removed by laser
treatment, larger cysts will have to be removed
surgically in an operating room
THE END
Athina Tsiorva

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mucocele

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  • 5. What is it? Oral mucocele is a clinical term that refers to two related phenomena: 1.Mucus extravasation phenomenon 2.Mucus retention cyst
  • 6. The former is a swelling of connective tissue consisting of a collection of fluid called mucin. This occurs because of a ruptured salivary gland duct usually caused by local trauma (damage), in the case of mucus extravasation phenomenon, and an obstructed or ruptured salivary duct (parotid duct) in the case of a mucus retention cyst. The mucocele has a bluish translucent color, and is more commonly found in children and young adults.
  • 7. Although the term cyst is often used to refer to these lesions, mucoceles are not strictly speaking true cysts because there is no epithelial lining.Rather, it would be more accurate to classify mucoceles as polyps
  • 8. Signs and symptoms The size of oral mucoceles vary from 1 mm to several centimeters and they usually are slightly transparent with a blue tinge. On palpation, mucoceles may appear fluctuant but can also be firm. Their duration lasts from days to years, and may have recurrent swelling with occasional rupturing of its contents.
  • 9. Locations The most common location to find a mucocele is the inner surface of the lower lip. It can also be found on the inner side of the cheek (known as the buccal mucosa), on the anterior ventral tongue, and the floor of the mouth. When found on the floor of the mouth, the mucocele is referred to as a ranula. They are rarely found on the upper lip. As their name suggests they are basically mucus lined cysts and they can also occur in the Paranasal sinuses most commonly the frontal sinuses, the frontoethmoidal region and also in the maxillary sinus.
  • 10. Sphenoid sinus involvement is extremely rare. When the lumen of the vermiform appendix gets blocked due to any factor, again a mucocele can form. A ranula is an oral mucocele found on the frenulum on the tongue.
  • 11. Variations A variant of a mucocele is found on the palate, retromolar pad , and posterior buccal mucosa. Known as a "superficial mucocele", this type presents as single or multiple vesicles and bursts into an ulcer. Despite healing after a few days, superficial mucoceles recur often in the same location. Other causes of bumps inside lips are, aphthous ulcer, Lipoma, benign tumors of salivary glands, submucous abscess and haemangiomas.
  • 12. Diagnosis Microscopically, mucoceles appears as granulation tissue surrounding mucin. Since inflammation occurs concurrently, neutrophils and foamy histiocytes usually are present.
  • 13. Treatment Some mucoceles spontaneously resolve on their own after a short time. Others are chronic and require surgical removal. Recurrence may occur, and thus the adjacent salivary gland is excised as a preventive measure.
  • 14. Several types of procedures are available for the surgical removal of mucoceles. These include laser and minimally-invasive techniques which means recovery times are reduced drastically.
  • 15.
  • 16. A non-surgical option that may be effective for a small or newly identified mucocele is to rinse the mouth thoroughly with salt water (one tablespoon of salt per cup) four to six times a day for a few days. This may draw out the fluid trapped underneath the skin without further damaging the surrounding tissue. If the mucocele persists, individuals should see a doctor to discuss further treatment.
  • 17. Smaller cysts may be removed by laser treatment, larger cysts will have to be removed surgically in an operating room
  • 18.