Ranula is a clinical term for a mucocele or mucous retention cyst located on the floor of the mouth and arises from trauma to the sublingual or submandibular salivary glands fig. Quando encontrada no assoalho da boca, a mucocele e conhecida como ranula. Case report of an uncommon presentation and its differential diagnosis indra z. Tambem pode ser encontrado no revestimento interno da bochecha, no ventre da lingua e no assoalho da boca. Mucocele involves mucin accumulation causing limited swelling 1. We present a case of mucocele of the lip that developed in a 24yearsold venezuela man. In conclusion, mucocele of the appendix is a rare disease with vague symptoms. Retention mucocele results from the decrease or absence of glandular secretion produced by the blockage of salivary gland ducts, with a subsequent build up of mucous. A ranula is an oral mucocele found on the frenulum on the tongue. Webmd explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of a mucocele a type of cyst that forms in your mouth when salivary glands become blocked. Pseudocyst with epithelioid macrophages muciphages forming the periphery. Introduction mucocele is a common lesion of the oral mucosa that results from an alteration of minor salivary glands due to a mucous accumulation. Most mucoceles develop as a result of mechanical injury, mainly from the lower lip becoming caught between the maxillary anterior teeth and the mandibular anterior teeth during.
Mucocele is the 17 th most common salivary gland lesions seen in the oral cavity. These lesions can be acquired or congenital, and most are unilateral, although they can rarely be bilateral. Variations a variant of a mucocele is found on the palate, retromolar pad, and posterior buccal mucosa. The mucocele of appendix or mucosecreting tumor is a rare affection defined as a cystic dilatation of the light of the appendix following the intra luminal accumulation of mucinous, translucent, gelatinous, secretion which may reach either the entire orga n or a segment more often distal. Upper airway obstruction due to a mucocele on the floor of the mouth. Introduction the term mucocele is derived from a latin word, mucus and cocele means cavity. Salivary mucocele sialocele or salivary cyst overview a salivary mucocele is a collection of saliva that has leaked from a damaged salivary gland or salivary duct, and has accumulated in the tissues. Mucocele is more commonly found in children and young adults, and the most frequent site is the.
Mucocele is a benign lesion occurring in the buccal mucosa as a result of the rupture of a salivary gland duct and consequent outpouring of mucin into soft tissue. Alem disso, nao existe a predilecao pelo labio inferior nessa variante 2,16. Extravasation mucocele results from a broken salivary gland duct and consequent spillage into the soft tissue around this gland. It is usually caused by a local trauma, although in many cases the etiology is uncertain. May recur if feeding salivary gland is not also removed. Dec 19, 2016 a ranula is an oral mucocele found on the frenulum on the tongue. Mucoceles are bning but is very important refer that the term mucous retention cyst refers to a mucocele in which there is partial obstruction to the flow of mucous with a slowbuildup of presure duct to continued secretion by the. Extravasation mucocele results from a broken salivary. Definido por eveson17 1988, a mucocele superficial e des. Mucoceles develop as a result of changes to the minor salivary glands, leading to mucous accumulation and local swelling.
Multiple oral mucocele valarmathy rachel fernandes. Mucocele are defined as mucusfilled cavities, which can appear in the oral cavity, appendix, gallbladder, paranasal sinuses, and lacrimal sac. Ranula usually presents as a gray or bluish, glistening swelling that can reach a large size over 5. Two types of mucocele can appear extravasation and retention. Mucocele can arise from an alteration of minor salivary glands due to a mucous accumulation. Known as a superficial mucocele, this type presents as single or multiple vesicles and bursts into an ulcer. Mucocele is the common salivary gland disorder and it is the second t common benign soft tissue tumor in the oral cavity baurmash, 2002.
A mucocele is a benign, mucouscontaining cystic lesion of the minor salivary glands presenting as a distinct, fluctuant, painless swelling of the mucosa, especially the lower lip. This is the result of accumulation of liquid or mucoid material due to the. It is characterised by accumulation of mucoid material with rounded, well circumscribed transparent, bluish coloured lesion of variable size. The parents did not want to opt for surgery and were seeking alternative treatment. Mucocele is a common lesion of the oral mucosa, which can affect the general population. Mucocele, mucous extravasation cysts, excision, lower lip, minor salivary glands i. Oral mucocele is a clinical term for two related phenomena. Mucus extravasation into the surrounding tissue secondary to salivary gland duct trauma. Traumatism and obstruction of salivary gland ducts. The parents gave consent for the dentist to discuss the case with me. Pdf mucocele is a common lesion of the oral mucosa that results from an alteration of minor salivary glands due to a mucous accumulation. Mucocele is a benign cystic lesion, asymptomatic, usually containing saliva in its interior, and caused by disruption of the ducts of minor salivary glands or the.
This is often noted as a fluctuant, painless swelling of the neck or within the oral cavity. Mucocele del seno frontal con extension intraorbitaria e. Surgical resection in mucocele using silicone scielo colombia. The patient is a 5 year old boy diagnosed with multiple oral mucocele was referred to me by dentist. Fungus ball within a mucocele of the sphenoid sinus. Other names include mucous extravasation cyst, mucous cyst of the oral mucosa, and mucous retention and extravasation phenomena. An accurate exploration of the abdomen is advised due to the wellknown association between the appendicular mucocele and other mucinsecreting cells cancers, such as colon and ovarian cancers. The oral cavity presents plenty of groups of mucous glands. Aug 23, 2018 a mucocele is a mucus cyst produced by extravasation of salivary secretion due to the rupture of a salivary gland duct, or salivary retention within an accessory salivary gland, due to duct.
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