Mucocele Treatment — NDEB AFK MCQ
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Correct answer: C — Excision of the mucocele including the associated minor salivary gland
Simple excisional biopsy including removal of the associated minor salivary gland is the standard treatment for a mucocele of the lower lip. The feeding gland must be removed to prevent recurrence — simple incision and drainage or needle aspiration will result in recurrence because the damaged duct will continue to leak mucus into the surrounding tissue. The specimen should be submitted for histopathological examination to confirm the diagnosis.
Reference: Neville – Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 4th ed., 2016