Mucous cysts, also known as mucoceles, are quite common in the general population, normally appearing on the lower lip. Most of the cases of mucoceles are seen in individuals under the age of 30.They are painless but can be bothersome because you are not mouth, and epulis when on the gums. To know more visit here: www.lazoi.com

1. Symptoms | causes | treatment | prevention
Mucous cysts
(Mucoceles)

2. Introduction to Mucous Cysts
 Those who have a habit of biting their lips may find that a
small bluish bump has developed inside their mouth. It might
disappear on its own or it might linger. A mucous cyst is a
painless, thin sac on the inner surface of the lips. It contains
clear fluid.
 Mucous cysts, also known as mucoceles, are quite common in
the general population, normally appearing on the lower lip.
Most of the cases of mucoceles are seen in individuals under
the age of 30. They are painless but can be bothersome because
you are not so aware of the bumps in your mouth.
 Mucous cysts are harmless. If left untreated, however, they can
organize and form a permanent bump on the inner surface of
the lip. They are called ranula when on the floor of the mouth,
and epulis when on the gums.

3. Causes of Mucous Cysts
Mucous cysts or mucoceles occur as a result of blockage or
trauma to the minor salivary glands in the mouth. Once the duct
of the salivary gland becomes blocked for any reason, it leads to
an accumulation of a substance called sialomucin, which
eventually builds and forms a tense cyst. The most common cause
of a mucocele is trauma to the lower lip, likely from lip biting.
They present as painless, blue swellings, typically on the lower lip,
but can also occur on the upper lip, tongue and inside of the
cheek.

4. Symptoms of Mucous Cysts
A thin, fluid-filled sac appears on the inside of the lip. The sac is
bluish and clear. It is painless, but bothersome. The sac can also
occur on the tongue, palate, inside the cheeks, the floor of the
mouth, or around tongue or lip piercings.

5. Treatment of Mucous Cysts
Mucous cysts, because of their benign nature, generally do not
require treatment. In about half of cases, the cysts will resolve on
their own within one to two weeks. In some instances however,
treatment is sought, mainly because the cyst becomes bothersome,
interferes with normal mastication or is recurrently traumatized.
If treatment is desired, there are several options, all of which
should be performed in the office by a dentist.
Commonly, mucous cysts can be treated with simple incision with
a medium bore needle into the cyst followed by drainage of the
fluid. Mostly, this simple approach leads to complete resolution.
For those cysts that persist, treatment typically involves injection
of lidocaine into the area followed by excision of the upper
portion of the cyst to allow the contents to drain.

6. Prevention of Mucous Cysts
Unless surgically removed by a dentist, the recurrence rate of
mucoceles tends to be quite high. The most important thing one
can do to prevent these cysts from forming is to refrain from
biting the lip, and, should one arise, see a qualified dentist.

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