Extravasated Type of Mucocele of Lower Lip: Diagnosis & Treatment by Cauterization- A Case Report

Chouhan L, Dhaka P, Morya K and Paul S

Published on: 2025-03-19

Abstract

Mucocele is a common lesion of the oral mucosa that results from an alteration of minor salivary glands due to a mucous accumulation causing swelling. Mucocele is the most common salivary gland lesion in the oral cavity. They are most commonly found on the lower lip, lateral to the midline. They are rarely seen on the upper lip, retro molar pad or palate. They may occur at any age, but are seen most frequently in the second and third decade of life. These lesions have no sex predilection. Conventional surgical removal is the most common method used to treat this lesion. Other treatment options include CO2 laser ablation, cryosurgery, intralesional corticosteroid injection, micro marsupialization, marsupialization and electrocautery.