Retention mucocele on the lower lip associated with inadequate use of pacifier

Dermatol Online J. 2010 Jul 15;16(7):9.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lip Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Lip Diseases / etiology*
  • Lip Diseases / pathology
  • Lip Diseases / surgery
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology
  • Mucocele / diagnosis*
  • Mucocele / etiology*
  • Mucocele / pathology
  • Mucocele / surgery
  • Pacifiers / adverse effects*
  • Salivary Glands / pathology