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:
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:
