mucocele

A mucocele is a distension of a hollow organ or cavity because of mucus buildup.

Oral mucocele is the most common benign lesion of the salivary glands generally conceded to be of traumatic origin. It is characterized by the pooling of mucus in a cavity due to the rupture of salivary ducts or acini. It can occur in the lower lip, palate, cheeks, tongue and the floor of the mouth.

Appendiceal mucocele is found in 0.3 to 0.7% of the appendectomies. It is characterized by the dilation of the organ lumen ...