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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. Sandra Lora Cremers

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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.

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I was diagnosed with severe sun damage on lower lip. In the end of December, I treated it with Aldara for eight weeks. I got a biopsy done today and one spot is not cleared. I am getting breast implants on February, 6th. Is it safe to get the implants?

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I've noticed a small purple bump on my lower lip, doesn't hurt, bleed or puss. It's not a mucocele nor a cold sore. I've had it for a couple of weeks.

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