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What is the relationship of mucoceles and salivary gland tumors in terms of the incidence in the upper vs lower lips?
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Mucoceles commonly develop on the lower lip and rarely on the upper lip.
Salivary gland tumors are the opposite |
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This lesion results from rupture of a
salivary gland duct and spillage of mucin into the surrounding soft tissues. |
Mucocele (also Ranulas)
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On H&E, this lesion shows an area of spilled mucin surrounded by a granulation tissue response. The inflammation usually includes numerous foamy histiocytes (macrophages).
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Mucocele (also Ranulas)
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What differentiates a salivary duct cyst from a mucocel?
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The salivary duct cyst is a true cyst with an epithelial lining.
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The most common location of mucocels is (and what is the incidence in this location)?
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Lower lip
60% |
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All minor salivary gland produce mucous except for _______ which are found in two locations:
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Glands of Von Ebner
Circumvallate Papillae & Foliate Papillae of the tongue |
