Conventional Surgical Excision of Lower Lip Mucocele in Children
Chariza Hanum Mayvita Iskandar1, Udijanto Tedjosasongko1*, Siti Nur Lestari2, Firli Cahaya Khairani2, Ardista Rani Lestari1
Abstract
Introduction: Mucoceles, as a mucus escape reaction or mucus extravasation phenomenon, are prevalent benign abnormality affecting the salivary glands. Most commonly occur in the lower lip in children and young adults. It emerges in response to trauma and obstruction of salivary gland ducts. Mucoceles are typically painless but can be troublesome for individuals while eating and speaking. Case report: An 8-year-old boy reported a lower lip mucocele due to their habit of lip biting. The lesion has been treated with a conventional surgical excision under local anesthesia and followed up after one week. The results showed that the mucocele lesion healed, no remnant was seen, and there was no complaint from the patient. Discussion: Oral mucoceles in the lower lip occur in children due to mucosa trauma or lip biting. For the patient reported here, conventional surgical excision using a scalpel was the treatment option due to the small size and superficial form of the lesion, so excisions can be done more easily with minimal postoperative wounds. Conclusion: Conventional surgical excision guarantees the removal of a whole small superficial mucocele lesion. Moreover, identifying the underlying cause of oral mucocele is crucial for patient education, enabling them to comprehend their condition and take measures to prevent its recurrence.
Keywords
Mucocele; oral lesion; children; surgical excision; human & health
Cite This Article
Iskandar, C. H. M., Tedjosasongko, U., Lestari, S. N., Khairani, F. C., Lestari, A. R. (2024). Conventional Surgical Excision of Lower Lip Mucocele in Children. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 5| Issue 3: May-Jun 2024, Pages 579-582, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Volume5-Issue3-May-Jun-No.619-579-582.pdf
Volume 5 | Issue 3: May-Jun 2024
