Clinicians removed a rare 4-cm mucocele that extended from the submandibular gland to the floor of the mouth of a 9-year-old girl. The case was published on June 16 in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery ...

Treatment involves excision of the mucocele with associated minor salivary glands to decrease the chance for recurrence. Occasionally, mucoceles will rupture spontaneously and heal without surgical ...

Oral mucoceles are benign lesions arising from the minor salivary glands frequently encountered in paediatric patients. Their management is nuanced by factors such as lesion size, location, and the ...

A mucocele is a benign cyst originating from a minor or accessory salivary gland, containing mucus. It is most commonly found on the lower lip, but may also occur on the ventral aspect of the tongue, ...