Being larger in size, it can fill a significant portion of the floor of the mouth.
Bubble appearance
May make chewing and speaking difficult.
Other possible causes of mouth swelling
Besides mucoceles and ranulas, these formations can, more rarely, be caused by:
Fibroid – a benign, hard tumor of connective tissue
Papilloma – a benign, wart-like growth, often caused by HPV
Inflammatory granuloma – a reaction to chronic irritation
Salivary gland tumors (less frequent, sometimes malignant)
Symptoms
A lump or a blister
Sensation of a “lump” in the mouth
Sometimes, pain is due to trauma
Discomfort during consumption or speaking
During the rupture – mucus leakage
Diagnosis
For a definitive diagnosis, an examination by a dentist or maxillofacial surgeon is necessary, who will assess:
