title: A novel technique for the management of blandin-nuhn mucocele: a case report.
abstract: Mucocele, a common benign cystic lesion of minor salivary gland and associated ducts develops following extravasation or retention of mucous material in the subepithelial tissue. Occurrence of mucocele of tongue is considered less frequent when compared to a higher incidence of mucocele in the lower lip of young patients. Different modalities of treatment, such as conventional surgical excision followed by newer techniques like cryosurgery, electrocautery have been proposed to completely remove the lesion and reduce the chances of recurrence. Herewith, we report a novel treatment technique using alginate impression material to aid in complete excision of mucocele of glands of Blandin-Nuhn. How to cite this article: Kumaresan R, Karthikeyan P, Mohammed F, Fairozekhan TA. A Novel Technique for the Management of Blandin-Nuhn Mucocele: A Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2013;6(3):201-204.
authors.affiliation: Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, AIMST University, Kedah, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Ramesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kumaresan
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Student, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Sri Balaji Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, e-mail: priyadrkarthi@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Priyadarshini
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Karthikeyan
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College Hospital and Research Centre Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Faraz
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mohammed
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College Hospital and Research Centre Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Arishiya
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thapasum Fairozekhan
keywords: Glands of Blandin-Nuhn; Mucocele; Tongue