Mucous cystFrom our partner site on diet & exercise, MyDietExercise.com.
Mucocele; Mucous retention cyst; Ranula (when on the floor of the mouth); Epulis (when on the gums) Treatment: A mucous cyst often can be left alone; it usually will rupture spontaneously. Opening the top of the bleb with sterile needle is curative. If thecyst recurs, it may need to be removed (excised). advertisement Note: To prevent infection and damage to the tissue, opening the bleb should NOT be performed at home by the parents; it should be performed by your health care provider.Oral surgeons and some dentists can easily remove the lesions if they continue to be uncomfortable. Expectations (prognosis): Full recovery can be expected. Complications: There are usually no complications. Calling your health care provider: If it becomes uncomfortable, have thecyst examined by your health care provider during a routine examination.
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