The study investigated the characteristics and components of oral mucoceles, analyzing 100 cases for clinicopathological features and 32 cases for immunohistochemical markers.
Oral mucoceles commonly appear as nodules or blisters, primarily in the lower lip of younger males, with sizes ranging from 0.4 to 3.0 cm.
Significant relationships were found between mast cells and MMP-1, as well as between macrophages and MMP-1, indicating their role in the tissue remodeling process of these lesions.