Oral mucocele is the most common benign lesion of the salivary glands generally conceded to be of traumatic origin. It is characterized by the pooling of mucus in a cavity due to the rupture of salivary ducts or acini. It can occur in the lower lip, palate, cheeks, tongue and the floor of the mouth. Explore what causes oral mucoceles, how they are diagnosed, and available treatment options to safely remove these common, benign cysts in the mouth. Mucoceles and ranulas are among the most common disorders of the salivary glands. Mucocele , which is of minor salivary gland origin, arises when there is a disruption of the flow of its secretions. Mucoceles are of two types: extravasation mucoceles and retention mucoceles. The former results mostly from trauma to the salivary duct, leading to the collection of secretions in the connective tissue.[1] Whereas the latter, which is a less common type, arises due to obstruction of the salivary ... Oral mucocele is a condition caused by mucus extravasation or retention in the oral mucosa, usually on the lower lip. It can be treated by surgical or nonsurgical methods, and may recur if the salivary gland is not removed.
