the location and size
consistency
Is it painful?
the limitation period
history of trauma or biting
In some cases, the following operations are performed:
ultrasound examination
biopsy (if a tumor is suspected)
Treatment
❗️ Important: Mucoceles and ranulas do not disappear permanently on their own, although they sometimes shrink temporarily when they burst.
Most common methods:
✅ Surgical removal of the cyst and associated duct
✅ Marsupialization: opening and suturing of the edges to prevent recurrence of obstruction
✅ For small mucoceles, careful monitoring is sometimes necessary in the absence of symptoms, but recurrences are very common.
It is not recommended to pierce or squeeze a pimple yourself as this leads to infection and its recurrence.
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Symptoms
A lump or a blister
