{"id":8128,"date":"2013-11-11T13:26:59","date_gmt":"2013-11-11T13:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/velezylozano.com\/que-es-un-mucocele-como-se-trata\/"},"modified":"2013-11-11T13:26:59","modified_gmt":"2013-11-11T13:26:59","slug":"what-is-a-mucocele-how-is-it-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/velezylozano.com\/en\/what-is-a-mucocele-how-is-it-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a mucocele and how is it treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">Mucoceles are considered cysts, which occur due to the rupture of a minor salivary gland, with 'leakage' of saliva into the surrounding tissue. They usually occur on the lower lip, which is easily detectable by parents or the child's paediatrician with a simple examination.<\/p>\n<p>The percentage of cases in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.velezylozano.com\/es\/cita-localizacion\/\">Region of Murcia<\/a> The treatment of these cysts is frequent, being their exeresis or 'removal' to prevent them from developing excessively due to a greater accumulation of the saliva that would be generated by this gland, which could have negative consequences for the patient.<\/p>\n<p>There are two main types of mucocele:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <b>Extravasation mucocele<\/b>is the most common form and mainly affects children and adolescents. It is caused by trauma, such as bites or micro-traumas from piercings, chewing on pens, etc.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-700\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/el-mucocele-se-detecta-fc3a1cilmente-a-la-exploracic3b3n-como-un-bulto-en-tejido-labial.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/el-mucocele-se-detecta-fc3a1cilmente-a-la-exploracic3b3n-como-un-bulto-en-tejido-labial.jpg?resize=300%2C215&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mucocele is easily detected on examination as a &#039;lump&#039; in lip tissue.\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mucocele is easily detected on examination as a 'lump' in lip tissue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <b>Retention mucocele<\/b>is the least common form and affects patients over 40 years of age. It is related to obstruction of the lumen or 'exit' of the gland.<\/p>\n<p>The treatment is simple and quick, performed in a single session under local anaesthesia.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Procedure for removal<\/span><\/p>\n<p>- Local anaesthesia of the area<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_701\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-701\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tras-la-anestesia-se-emplea-una-pinza-b-especial-para-su-localizacic3b3n.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-701\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tras-la-anestesia-se-emplea-una-pinza-b-especial-para-su-localizacic3b3n.jpg?resize=300%2C254&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"After anaesthesia, a special B clamp is used for localisation.\" width=\"300\" height=\"254\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">After anaesthesia, a special B clamp is used for localisation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>- Monitoring of haemostasis with special clamp for this purpose<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_702\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-702\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/el-proceso-no-reviste-molestia-alguna-para-el-paciente.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-702\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/el-proceso-no-reviste-molestia-alguna-para-el-paciente.jpg?resize=300%2C281&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The process does not cause any discomfort to the patient.\" width=\"300\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The process does not cause any discomfort to the patient.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>- Scalpel incision at the base of the mucocele<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_703\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-703\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/una-incisic3b3n-mc3adnimamente-invasiva-permite-enuclear-un-mucocele-convencional.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-703\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/una-incisic3b3n-mc3adnimamente-invasiva-permite-enuclear-un-mucocele-convencional.jpg?resize=300%2C230&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Minimally invasive incision allows conventional mucocele to be enucleated\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Minimally invasive incision allows conventional mucocele to be enucleated<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>- Mucosal debridement<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_704\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-704\" style=\"width: 205px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/la-incisic3b3n-permite-la-exc3a9resis-del-mucocele-de-forma-sencilla.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-704\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/la-incisic3b3n-permite-la-exc3a9resis-del-mucocele-de-forma-sencilla.jpg?resize=205%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The incision allows for easy removal of the mucocele.\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-704\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The incision allows for easy removal of the mucocele.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>- Removal of the affected minor salivary glands<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_705\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-705\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/una-pinza-meriam-clc3a1sica-nos-ayuda-a-finalizar-el-procedimiento.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-705\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/una-pinza-meriam-clc3a1sica-nos-ayuda-a-finalizar-el-procedimiento.jpg?resize=300%2C214&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A classic Meriam forceps helps us to finish the procedure.\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A classic Meriam forceps helps us to finish the procedure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>- Joining the ends with dots<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_706\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-706\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/es-importante-suturar-el-labio-con-puntos-que-retiraremos-a-los-7-10-dc3adas-de-la-cirugc3ada-oral.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-706\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/es-importante-suturar-el-labio-con-puntos-que-retiraremos-a-los-7-10-dc3adas-de-la-cirugc3ada-oral.jpg?resize=300%2C272&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"It is important to suture the lip with stitches that will be removed 7-10 days after the oral surgery.\" width=\"300\" height=\"272\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-706\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It is important to suture the lip with stitches that will be removed 7-10 days after the oral surgery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After the surgical procedure, relative rest and a soft, cold diet are advised for a few days. Anti-inflammatory treatment and chlorhexidine gel is prescribed for the area to prevent infection of the wound.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_708\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-708\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/aspecto-del-mucocele-extrac3addo-al-paciente.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-708\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/aspecto-del-mucocele-extrac3addo-al-paciente.jpg?resize=300%2C219&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Appearance of the labial mucocele removed from the patient\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-708\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Appearance of the labial mucocele removed from the patient<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The stitches are removed after a week, leaving a small scar that gradually heals.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_707\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-707\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/aspecto-a-la-semana-una-vez-retirados-los-puntos-e-iniciada-la-cicatrizacic3b3n.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-707\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.velezylozano.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/aspecto-a-la-semana-una-vez-retirados-los-puntos-e-iniciada-la-cicatrizacic3b3n.jpg?resize=260%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Appearance one week after stitches have been removed and healing has begun.\" width=\"260\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-707\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Appearance one week after stitches have been removed and healing has begun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this way, the procedure is painless for the child, preventing the mucocele from causing problems due to the accumulation of large amounts of saliva, and the wound is resolved within a few days.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, once lumps in mucosal tissues with salivary glands have been detected, it is important to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.velezylozano.com\/es\/tratamientos\/odontopediatria\/plan-atencion-dental-infantil\/\">consult your paediatric dentist as soon as possible.<\/a> to confirm the diagnosis of mucocele and remove it as soon as possible.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mucoceles are considered cysts, which occur due to the rupture of a minor salivary gland, with 'leakage' of saliva into the surrounding tissue. 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