Recurrent multiple superficial mucocele on the palate: Histopathology and laser vaporization.
A 55-year-old Japanese woman presented with recurrent multiple vesicles on the soft palate. Some vesicles ruptured spontaneously but soon recurred, and the patient felt mild pain and discomfort. Histopathologically, intraepithelial mucocele with mucus retention in the salivary ducts was observed. The lesion was successfully treated with Nd: YAG Contact Laser. There has been no recurrence for 3 years.
Jinbu
Yoshinori
Y
Jichi Medical School, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tochigi, Japan.
Tsukinoki
Keiichi
K
Kusama
Mikio
M
Watanabe
Yoshihisa
Y
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D009078:Mucocele / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D009354:Neodymium; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence
D009354:Neodymium