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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 Malerman answered

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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Answered 1/24/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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Laser ablation: with removal of the involved accessory salivary gland has been suggested as the treatment of the recurrent oral mucoceles.

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A member asked:

Mucocele: had lip spot. i asked for biopsy. results = benign possible lichenoid reaction re trauma. now small mucocele (?) at biopsy spot. next?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Cremers agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

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