title: Recurrent multiple superficial mucocele on the palate: Histopathology and laser vaporization.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Jichi Medical School, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tochigi, Japan.
authors.forename: Yoshinori
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Jinbu
authors.forename: Keiichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tsukinoki
authors.forename: Mikio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kusama
authors.forename: Yoshihisa
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Watanabe
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D009354:Neodymium