Question 1

had a mucocele  in my inner lip surgically removed 2 mnt ago. result of the surgery is that i have a hard small scar tissue bump. will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Should: This may be a need for more time. Discuss this with your surgeon.

Question 2

ent recommended surgery for: posterior left ethmoid mucocele with some bone demineralization. are sinus mucoceles generally surgically removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. That is the only treatment.

Question 3

i hav to undergo an extraction of submandibular gland coz of ranula.is it a major surgery? will it hv post surgery complications.im very worried.

Accepted Answer

Post surgery care: It is understandable to be worried about post surgery problems. However, your procedure is routine and safe. Take a friend/family with you to each appointment, keep your post surgery appointments, call in with problems. Your surgeon and team want to work with you through recovery. Be well.

Question 4

if it was a mucocele how would you remove it without surgery?

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Mucocele: In my opinion ,mucocele will need a surgical excision. if it is drained it runs the risk of reforming. your doctor may inject steroids in the lesion and that may help in some cases .but even that is a invasive procedure!!

Question 5

i think i have a mucocele but i don't want surgery. home remedies?

Accepted Answer

Depends on size: A mucocele  is caused when the duct to a minor salivary gland gets clogged or traumatized and the saliva backs up forming a fluid filled bump. They are most common on the lower lip but can occur elsewhere in the mouth as well. Small ones can resolve on their own. Large ones (as shown here) require surgical removal by and oral surgeon. If needed it is a minor surgery.

Question 6

i was diagnosed with an appendiceal mucocele a month ago. will i need surgery?

Accepted Answer

Mucocele of appendix: Mucoceles of the appendix can be caused by several conditions and can be associated with malignancy. Accordingly an experienced abdominal surgeon should be involved in your care for evaluation and advice.

Question 7

what foods should i take and other things i can do to speed up mucocele surgery recovery on lower lip?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Soft high-protein diet may do some good. Avoid hot or cold, think tepid. Avoid spicy, salty, peppery, rough textured. Do not smoke, anything. Avoid contact sports. Avoid alcohol. Ask your Surgeon for instructions.

Question 8

surgery for sinus mucocele & turbinate reduction done under general require urine cathetor? any danger to this nature of surgery?

Accepted Answer

Most likely no: There is no reason that you should need  a catheter for sinus surgery. The procedure is relatively short in time & often done out-patient. That said, your surgeon will do what s/he feels is proper for the safety of your health. You can always call & ask. Just like intubation for breathing though, they may do it once you are "out" & remove it before you wake so you may not even know it was done.

Question 9

soft painless blister in lower inner cheek for 5 weeks. i think it is mucocele. how to cure it other than surgery? it varies in size gets big/small

Accepted Answer

Cheek blister?: Why are you waiting so long to get this examined? And why are you self-diagnosing?
Any lesion in your mouth that has not healed within 7-10 days, and especially one that changes in shape and/or size, needs to be examined clinically and possibly biopsied.
See your dentist or an oral surgeon ASAP for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

is image guided sinus surgery a standard recommendation for ethmoid mucocele for someone who's had previous rhinoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Depends: For a first sinus surgery image guidance not necessary unless your surgeon feels that severe anatomic distortion exists or mucocele impinging on important structures.  Since mucocele is expansive then it has done most of the work and it is usually easy to open and drain it for an experienced sinus surgeon. Ask how many surgeon has done or get second opinion.

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Had a mucocele in my inner lip surgically removed 2 mnt ago. result of the surgery is that i have a hard small scar tissue bump. will it go away?

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Ent recommended surgery for: posterior left ethmoid mucocele with some bone demineralization. are sinus mucoceles generally surgically removed?

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I hav to undergo an extraction of submandibular gland coz of ranula.is it a major surgery? will it hv post surgery complications.im very worried.

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If it was a mucocele how would you remove it without surgery?

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I think i have a mucocele but i don't want surgery. home remedies?

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I was diagnosed with an appendiceal mucocele a month ago. will i need surgery?

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What foods should i take and other things i can do to speed up mucocele surgery recovery on lower lip?

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Surgery for sinus mucocele & turbinate reduction done under general require urine cathetor? any danger to this nature of surgery?

A member asked:

Soft painless blister in lower inner cheek for 5 weeks. i think it is mucocele. how to cure it other than surgery? it varies in size gets big/small

A member asked:

Is image guided sinus surgery a standard recommendation for ethmoid mucocele for someone who's had previous rhinoplasty?

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