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Mouth mucocele inside lower lip. saw ent. said it should resolve on its own. recheck 3 weeks. should you massage or leave it alone? size of pea.

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Mucocele: Mucocele is a minor salivary gland with a blocked duct. Usually resolves on its own. Sometimes, however, it comes back repetitively. If that's the case, see an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for relief.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 6/23/2018

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