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Mucous Cyst
Alternate Names : Epulis (When on the Gums), Mucocele, Mucous Retention Cyst, Ranula (When on the Floor of the Mouth)
DefinitionA mucous cyst is a painless, bluish, transparent structure consisting of clear fluid trapped beneath a thin layer of mucous membrane.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Mucous cysts are common on the inner surface of the lips and appear as a semitransparent fluid-filled blister. They are painless but bothersome because people are so aware of irregularities in the mouth. The cysts are thought to be caused by sucking action drawing the mucous membranes between the teeth. Mucous cysts are harmless. If left untreated, however, they can organize and form a permanent bump on the inner surface of the lip.
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• Mucous Cyst Diagnosis & Tests
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• Mucous Cyst Prognosis
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Review Date : 10/30/2003
Reviewed By : Philip L. Graham III, M.D., M.S., F.A.A.P., Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of New York, Columbia University, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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