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Medical Conditions - Mucocele

Mucocele is a benign mucus containing cyst of the minor salivary gland. The causes are lip biting, lip sucking, or other trauma. It often occurs on the inner side of the lip without pain and varies in size. It ruptures on its own and gets resolved within 3 to 6 weeks. If it remains persistent, it is treated by cryotherapy, laser treatment, or surgery to remove the cyst.

All mucocele Q&A

How can the white bump between lips and gums be managed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. 1. Mucocele - The size of a mucocele varies.

I was advised a biopsy for the upper lip mucocele. Is it fine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry for the problems you have. It is probably a mucocele.

My mucocele keeps coming in the same spot. What is the reason?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for giving me a chance to answer your query, and I will give my opinion.

What causes a bump on the lip after biting or oral contact?

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Can surgical excision help in management of a mucocele?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have seen the picture (attachments removed to protect patient’s identity) you sent me.

What causes a small bony translucent bump on the lower gums?

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Could painless swelling inside the lip indicate cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Every swelling is not cancer. It can be a fibroma. It occurs due to trauma or biting lips. The second one is a mucocele. It is a swelling of sebaceous glands.

I noticed a clear bubble under my tongue.It is not painful.Is this due to an infected tooth?

Hi , Welcome to icliniq.com. The swollen gland can be due to the infected molar. An infected tooth also can cause swollen glands in the neck.

What is this hanging piece of skin under my tongue that is hurting?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq com. I saw the pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). There seems to be a hanging piece of skin underneath your tongue mucosa.

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