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A 65-year-old female asked:
Mucocele: had lip spot. i asked for biopsy. results = benign possible lichenoid reaction re trauma. now small mucocele (?) at biopsy spot. next?
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 54 years experience
Mucocele: Mucocele caused by traumatic blockage of minor salivary gland duct. Discuss lesion, and it's treatment, with an Oral Surgeon.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Laser ablation: with removal of the involved accessory salivary gland has been suggested as the treatment of the recurrent oral mucoceles.
1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jan 24, 2016
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