Mucous Extravasation Cyst: A Literature Review and Report of a Case

Dr. Shraddha Maywad; Dr. Ritika Malhotra; Dr. Kumari Surabhi

Volume : VII, Issue : I, January - 2018

Mucous Extravasation Cyst: A Literature Review and Report of a Case

Dr. Shraddha Maywad, Dr. Ritika Malhotra, Dr. Kumari Surabhi

Abstract :

Mucocele is a common lesion of the oral mucosa that results from accumulation of saliva, as a result of obstruction or trauma to the minor salivary glands or salivary gland duct. Two histological types of mucocele exists – extravasation type and retention type. Clinically they consist of a soft, bluish and transparent cystic swelling. This report presents a 10 year old male patient having mucocele on the lower lip. Treatment performed was surgical excision along with minor salivary gland removal as he suffered difficulty in mastication & speech.