A Minimal Invasive Technique In The Treatment Of Mucocele In 5 Year Girl: A Case Report

Abstract

ABSTRACT:Among the benign lesions involving the oral cavity, mucocele is a common lesion of the oral mucosa that results from an alteration of minor salivary glands due to a mucous accumulation. Mucocele involves mucin accumulation causing limited swelling. Mucoceles can appear at any site of the oral mucosa where minor salivary glands are present. Diagnosis is principally clinical; therefore, the anamnesis should be carried out correctly, looking for previous trauma. Treatment frequently involves surgical removal. Nevertheless micro marsupialization, cryosurgery, steroid injections and CO2 laser are also described.Micro marsupialization being a non-invasive option to treat mucoceles in pediatric dentistry owing to its simplicity, fewer complications involved and as well that it's well-tolerated by patients. Presented here is the case with mucocele of lower lip in a 5 year old girl treated with micro-marsupialization a minimal invasive technique with complete healing of the lesion in 18months without recurrence.