Excision of the mucocele: a case report

Salivary duct cysts, of different types, clinically referred to as mucoceles comprise 6-9% of salivary gland diseases. Mucoceles are cavities filled with mucous. When they occur in the floor of the oral cavity, they are called ranulas. Mucous is the exclusive secretory product of the accessory (minor) salivary glands and the more prominent product of the sublingual (major) salivary gland. These lesions can be superficial, classic or deep. Various treatments are available for its removal such as Surgical excision, Marsupialization, Laser ablation, cryosurgery, and electrocautery with variable success. In this case a 25 yr old male patient underwent conventional surgical removal of the lesion. Biopsy reports confirmed mucocele.