• Known as a "superficial mucocele", this type presents as single or multiple vesicles and bursts into an ulcer. (wikipedia.org)
  • The superficial mucocele, a special variant, has features that resemble a mucocutaneous disease. (medscape.com)
  • On palpation, mucoceles may appear fluctuant, but can also be firm. (wikipedia.org)
  • Palpation reveals a fluctuant mass that does not blanch on compression. (medscape.com)
  • Mucoceles are often fluctuant, although some can feel firmer to palpation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Mucoceles usually require excisional biopsy and removal of the servicing minor salivary glands. (medscape.com)
  • The lesion was suggestive of mucocele and excisional biopsy was performed under local anesthesia (Figures 2 and 3 ). (bvsalud.org)
  • Collectively, the mucocele, the oral ranula, and the cervical, or plunging, ranula are clinical terms for a pseudocyst that is associated with mucus extravasation into the surrounding soft tissues. (medscape.com)
  • Mucoceles, which are of minor salivary gland origin, are also referred to as mucus retention phenomenon and mucus escape reaction. (medscape.com)
  • The majority of mucoceles are extravasation type in which there is pooling of mucus in the connective tissue presumably arising from trauma to a salivary duct. (bvsalud.org)
  • This photo shows a labial mucocele, a benign mass consisting of a swollen sac filled with mucus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Fascial-plane infections often begin as cellulitis and progress to fluctuant abscess formation. (medscape.com)
  • Compared with the other conditions, fluctuant abscess formation is more likely to result in cutaneous fistulas. (medscape.com)
  • Ranulas are mucoceles that occur in the floor of the mouth and usually involve the major salivary glands. (medscape.com)
  • The development of mucoceles and ranulas depend on the disruption of the flow of saliva from the secretory apparatus of the salivary glands. (medscape.com)
  • Mucoceles are common disorders of the minor salivary glands, occurring specially on the lower lip. (bvsalud.org)
  • Mucoceles are probably the most common disorders of the minor salivary glands 1-4 , typically presenting as single bluish or translucent asymptomatic nodules, especially on the lower lip 1-3,5 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Oral mucocele (also mucous extravasation cyst, mucous cyst of the oral mucosa, and mucous retention and extravasation phenomena. (wikipedia.org)
  • The lesions of the sinus, such as sinus mucoceles, antral pseudocysts, and retention cysts, are not included in this discussion. (medscape.com)
  • Less common are retention mucoceles, resulting from ductal obstruction and retention of saliva within the ductal system. (bvsalud.org)
  • Extravasation mucoceles have a tendency to occur in younger patients whereas retention mucoceles may occur most often in middle to late life 1,3 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Mucoceles are painless, asymptomatic swellings that have a relatively rapid onset and fluctuate in size. (medscape.com)
  • On examination the a domeshaped surface of the cyst had a surface made up translucent mucosa , was painless and fluctuant. (usmlemcq.com)
  • Although these lesions are often called cysts, mucoceles are not true cysts because they have no epithelial lining. (wikipedia.org)
  • Ranulas are mucoceles that occur in the floor of the mouth (generally larger than mucoceles that occur elsewhere in the oral cavity). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Microscopically, mucoceles appears as granulation tissue surrounding mucin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Patients with superficial mucoceles report small fluid-filled vesicles on the soft palate, the retromolar pad, the posterior buccal mucosa, and, occasionally, the lower labial mucosa. (medscape.com)
  • citation needed] Several types of procedures are available for the surgical removal of mucoceles. (wikipedia.org)
  • Surgical excision with the submission of the tissue for histopathologic examination is the treatment of choice for persistent oral mucoceles and ranulas. (medscape.com)
  • The mucocele has a bluish, translucent color, and is more commonly found in children and young adults. (wikipedia.org)
  • A variant of a mucocele is found on the palate, retromolar pad, and posterior buccal mucosa. (wikipedia.org)
  • Regarding superficial mucoceles, trauma does not always appear to play an important role in the pathogenesis. (medscape.com)
  • The size of oral mucoceles vary from 1 mm to several centimeters and they usually are slightly transparent with a blue tinge. (wikipedia.org)
  • Studies have revealed increased levels of matrix metalloproteins, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, type IV collagenase, and plasminogen activators in mucoceles compared with that of whole saliva. (medscape.com)
  • citation needed] If the mucocele persists, individuals should see a doctor to discuss further treatment. (wikipedia.org)
  • The present report, however, details the treatment of a mucocele excision performed in an 8-month-old baby with local anesthesia. (bvsalud.org)
  • The clinical features associated with mucoceles include a nontender, mobile, dome-shaped enlargement with intact epithelium that lies over it. (medscape.com)
  • A nonsurgical option that may be effective for a small or newly identified mucocele is to rinse the mouth thoroughly with salt water (one tablespoon of salt per cup) four to six times a day for a few days. (wikipedia.org)
  • They are fluctuant and movable because of their mucinous contents. (bvsalud.org)
  • Palpation reveals a fluctuant mass that does not blanch on compression. (medscape.com)
  • On palpation, mucoceles may appear fluctuant, but can also be firm. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mucoceles are often fluctuant, although some can feel firmer to palpation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Mucoceles are common disorders of the minor salivary glands, occurring specially on the lower lip. (bvsalud.org)
  • Mucoceles are probably the most common disorders of the minor salivary glands 1-4 , typically presenting as single bluish or translucent asymptomatic nodules, especially on the lower lip 1-3,5 . (bvsalud.org)
  • The conventional treatment includes removal by a surgical excision wherein the entire mucoceles is removed in toto along with any accompanying minor salivary glands to minimize recurrence. (pioon.com)
  • Mucocele of the minor salivary glands in an infant: treatment with diode laser. (pioon.com)
  • Ranulas are mucoceles that occur in the floor of the mouth and usually involve the major salivary glands. (medscape.com)
  • The development of mucoceles and ranulas depend on the disruption of the flow of saliva from the secretory apparatus of the salivary glands. (medscape.com)
  • The present report, however, details the treatment of a mucocele excision performed in an 8-month-old baby with local anesthesia. (bvsalud.org)
  • One of the more popular methods for mucocele excision is via a diode laser. (pioon.com)
  • Although these lesions are often called cysts, mucoceles are not true cysts because they have no epithelial lining. (wikipedia.org)
  • These lesions are soft, fluctuant and closer to the surface. (pioon.com)
  • Mucoceles are benign lesions and do not necessarily warrant removal unless their size causes hindrance or they look unaesthetic. (pioon.com)
  • Ranulas are mucoceles that occur in the floor of the mouth (generally larger than mucoceles that occur elsewhere in the oral cavity). (msdmanuals.com)
  • The size of oral mucoceles vary from 1 mm to several centimeters and they usually are slightly transparent with a blue tinge. (wikipedia.org)
  • The mucocele has a bluish, translucent color, and is more commonly found in children and young adults. (wikipedia.org)
  • The clinical features associated with mucoceles include a nontender, mobile, dome-shaped enlargement with intact epithelium that lies over it. (medscape.com)