mucocele

The most common location to find a mucocele is the surface of the lower lip.

When found on the floor of the mouth, the mucocele is referred to as a ranula.

If the mucocele persists, individuals should see a dentist to discuss further treatment.

The mucocele has a bluish translucent color, and is more commonly found in children and young adults.

When the lumen of the vermiform appendix gets blocked due to any factor, again a mucocele can form.

It is also called bronchial mucocele.

Images of Mucocele removal procedure.

See also Mucocele.

Known as a "superficial mucocele", this type presents as single or multiple vesicles and bursts into an ulcer.

A ranula is a type of mucocele, and therefore could be classified as a disorder of the salivary glands.

A variant of a mucocele is found on the palate, retromolar pad, and posterior buccal mucosa.

A "mucous cyst of the oral mucosa" (also known as a "mucocele") is a clinical term that refers to two related phenomena: mucus extravasation phenomenon, and mucus retention cyst.

The lesion is a mucous extravasation cyst (mucocele) of the floor of mouth, although a ranula is often larger than other mucoceles (mainly because the overlying mucosa is thicker).

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.

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