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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 55 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 38 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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