Mucocele:-
A mucocele is a harmless cyst or bump in your mouth. You can get it if a tiny tube (duct) that moves saliva gets damaged or blocked. This most often happens if you repeatedly bite or suck on your lower lip or cheek.
Causes :-
Where does a mucocele come from?
It centers on a small salivary gland, which makes saliva in your mouth
Symptoms :-
Mucoceles often show up on the inside of your lower lips, your gums, the roof of your mouth, or under your tongue. Those on the floor of the mouth are called ranulas. These are rare, but because they are larger, they can cause more problems with speech, chewing, and swallowing.
Treament of Mucocele:-
Treatment is based upon the severity of the mucous cyst. Sometimes cysts may not require treatment and will heal on their own over time. Superficial cysts often resolve on their own. To prevent infection or tissue damage, do not try to open or remove cysts at home. Frequent or recurring cysts may require further medical treatment.
Treatments used in mucous cysts that are not very severe include:
Laser therapy. This treatment uses a small, directed beam of light to remove the cyst.
Cryotherapy. This treatment removes the cyst by freezing its tissues.
Intralesional corticosteroid injection. This treatment injects a steroid into the cyst to reduce inflammation and speed up healing.
To prevent recurrence — or to treat especially severe cysts — your doctor may recommend surgical removal of the cyst or even the complete salivary gland.
Even after healing, the only way to ensure a cyst will not come back is to have it surgically removed. Avoid habits like lip or cheek biting to help prevent future cysts.
