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Mucous cyst - Prevention

Alternative Names

Mucocele; Mucous retention cyst; Ranula; Epulis

Prevention:

There is no known prevention. Avoid intentionally sucking the cheeks or lips between the teeth.

  • Reviewed last on: 7/17/2007
  • Robert Hurd, MD, Professor of Endocrinology, Department of Biology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, and physician in the Primary Care Clinic, Cincinnati Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Maheu-Robert LF, Andrian E, Grenier D. Overview of complications secondary to tongue and lip piercings. J Can Dent Assoc. 2007; 73(4):327-331.