Open AccessLaser excision of a mucocele: A case report
Author(s) -
Rajashree Ganguly,
Mun Mukherjee,
Tamal Kanti Pal
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of international clinical dental research organization
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-5357
pISSN - 2231-0754
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0754.164405
Subject(s) - mucocele , ranula , cyst , medicine , tongue , mucous membrane , anatomy , dentistry , surgery , pathology
A mucous cyst (mucocele, mucous retention cyst, ranula, and epulis) is usually a painless, thin sac on the inner surface of the lips. It contains clear fluid. It is painless but can be bothersome. The cyst is thought to be caused due to sucking of the lip membranes between the teeth. A mucous cyst is common and harmless. However, if left untreated, it can organize and form a permanent bump on the inner surface of the lip. A mucous cyst is called ranula when it occurs on the floor of the mouth and epulis when it occurs on the gums. The sac may also be formed around the jewellery (piercings) that has been inserted into the lips or the tongue. This article highlights the use of lasers in the treatment of the excision of mucocele