Mucocele Treatment in Pediatric Patient at RSGM UMY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18196/imunity.v1i1.11Keywords:
Mucocele, cyst, minor salivary gland, treatmentAbstract
Background : Mucoceles is minor salivary gland lession. The extravasation mucocele, commonly referred to as a "mucous retention cyst," does not have an epithelial lining or a well-defined boundary. An extravasation mucocele is believed to be caused by damage to a tiny salivary gland excretory duct. Saliva accumulates in the adjacent submucosal tissue due to a tear in the duct, leading to swelling. Retention type mucocele occurs when a small salivary gland duct is blocked, often by a sialolith, periductal scarring, or tumor. Salivary flow blockage leads to the accumulation of saliva and the enlargement of the duct.
Objective : To provide treatment for mucocele in a pediatric patient at RSGM UMY
Case Report : A 9-year-old patient came to RSGM UMY accompanied by his mother, complain he has swelling on lower lip. He often bite the lower lip for a long time. It is painless and sometimes increases in size. His experiencing discomfort due to the bump.
Method : The mucocele was excised using infiltration anesthetic and a blade no. 15. Surgical sutured silk braided was utilized for postoperative wound closure. The patient was provided with post-operative instructions and prescribed antibiotics and analgesics. The patient was scheduled for a follow-up appointment after one week to have the sutures removed.
Result : No complaints after control 1 month and 3 months after treatment
Conclusion : Surgical removal remains the optimal choice for treating mucoceles due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness compared to laser ablation, cryosurgery, and electrocautery
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