Retention mucocele on the lower lip associated with inadequate use of pacifier.
Mucocele forms because of salivary gland mucous extravasation or retention and is usually related to trauma in the area of the lower lips. Ruptured ducts release the mucous that accumulates into adjacent tissues, leading to swelling. This report describes a large mucocele involving the lower lip, which was produced in a child by incorrect use of a pacifier. A few important concepts are discussed to help clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of this pathology.
Alves
Levy A
LA
Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Clinic at the State University of São Paulo, São José dos Campos Dental School - UNESP, Brazil.
Di Nicoló
Rebeca
R
Ramos
Carolina J
CJ
Shintome
Luciana
L
Barbosa
Cristiani S
CS
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D009078:Mucocele / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D041361:Pacifiers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000473:pathology