Oral Mucocele in Pediatric Patient: a Case Report

Abstract

Background : The mucocele or mucous retention phenomenon is a salivary gland lesion of traumatic origin, formed when the main duct of a minor salivary gland is traumatized with subsequent extravasation of the mucus into the fibrous connective tissue so that a cyst like cavity is produced. The wall of this cavity is formed by compressed bundle of collagen fibrils and it is filled with mucin. Mucoceles are known to occur most commonly on the lower lip, followed by the fiber of mouth and buccal mucosa being the next most frequent sites. Purpose : This case reporting management of mucocele on lower labial mucosa due to traumain pediatric patient. Case : 9 years old male child visited the dental clinics with the chief complain of painless swelling in the lower lip. History of present illness includes swelling in the central lower lip since 2 months, and no history of fever or malaise was present. Patient had lip biting habit. Management : The patient treated with complete excision of the lesion. Conclusion : Mucocele is a common disorder in children and the small lesion can be treated with complete excision.