Treatment of oral mucocele in a baby under local procedures
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Mucocele, Pediatric dentistry, Dental care for childrenAbstract
Mucocele is a benign oral lesion, occurring due to partial or complete obstruction of the duct of a minor salivary gland. Obstruction of the salivary gland duct results in saliva retention in the septum and underlying tissues, forming a lesion. The lesion is asymptomatic and often regresses on its own. It may be transparent or purplish in color. It occurs in patients of all ages, from babies to the elderly. Objectives: To report a case of oral mucocele treatment in a baby, performed locally . Materials and methods: A 4-month-old male baby was referred for evaluation with a lower lip lesion present since birth. The diagnosis suggested a lower lip mucocele, and cryosurgery was performed. Results: After 2 months, we noted lesion recurrence, and the patient returned to dental care. A conventional surgical excision of the mucocele was performed. After one year of follow-ups, no recurrences were noticed. Conclusion: This case report highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary team for effective treatment in patients and diagnosis.
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