Mucoceles, as seen to the right of the finger, are typically translucent to slightly blue in color and have a shiny-appearing surface. A mucocele is causing the lower lip to have a slight bulge near the center. This mucocele has broken open; note the slight fluid present.
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Picture of Oral Mucocele: Mucoceles, as seen to the right of the finger, are typically translucent to slightly blue in color and have a shiny-appearing surface. Divider line
Mucoceles, as seen to the right of the finger, are typically translucent to slightly blue in color and have a shiny-appearing surface.
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Signs and Symptoms
Mucoceles usually occur on the lower lip and inner part of the cheek, as these are frequent areas of mouth trauma, but they can occur anywhere inside the mouth. A mucocele is usually a single bump with a slightly bluish or normal skin color, varying in size from 1/2 to 1 inch, and it is soft and painless. A mucocele may appear suddenly, while a mucus-retention cyst may slowly enlarge.
Last Modified: 18 Oct 2007

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