Traumatic Lesions I

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TYPE OF LESION

FEATURES

Fibroepithelial polyp

Over-vigorous response to low grade recurrent trauma resulting in fibrous hyperplasia

Well-localized sessile or pedunculated lump, usually located on the palate or lateral surface of the tongue

Mucocele

Saliva extravasation into the tissues from damage to minor salivary gland ducts. They are commonly seen in the lower labial and ventral lingual mucosa

History of trauma and characteristic appearance

Ranula

A mucocele that occurs from the sublingual gland

Blue, transparent sublingual swelling

ManagementTreatment

Fibroepithelial polyp

  • Excision biopsy and histological confirmation

Mucocele

  • Surgical removal (recurrence may occur if there is regular trauma)

Ranula

  • Excision of the sublingual gland