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Quiste mucoso

Nombres alternativos:

Quiste de retención mucosa; Mucocele; Ránula; Épulis

Síntomas:

Un saco delgado y lleno de líquido aparece en el interior del labio. Dicho saco es azuloso y transparente. El saco es indoloro pero molesto.

El saco también se puede presentar en la lengua, el paladar, dentro de las mejillas, en el piso de la boca o alrededor de perforaciones ( piercings ) en labios o boca.

Signos y exámenes:

El médico generalmente puede diagnosticar un quiste mucoso simplemente al observarlo.

Referencias:

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.

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Fecha de revisión: 7/17/2007
Versión en inglés revisada por: 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.
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.

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