A rare case of submandibular mucocele extending into the oral cavity: A case report.

Int J Surg Case Rep

University of Sousse Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, ENT Department, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.

Published: October 2023

AI Article Synopsis

  • Salivary mucoceles, which are fluid-filled sacs from salivary glands, rarely happen in the submandibular gland, with very few cases reported.
  • A 9-year-old boy had swelling in his neck that turned out to be a mucocele, and he had surgery to remove it without any problems afterwards.
  • Diagnosing these mucoceles can be tricky because they can look like other conditions, so doctors need to use special imaging tools like CT scans and MRIs to be sure.

Article Abstract

Introduction And Importance: Salivary mucoceles, originating from major and minor salivary glands, rarely affect the submandibular gland, accounting for just 0.6 % of its tumors and cysts. With only 18 case reports in the literature to date, their occurrence in this location is infrequent.

Case Presentation: The patient is a 9-year-old male with no relevant medical history who developed progressive submandibular swelling extending into the oral cavity. CT scan confirmed a submandibular gland mucocele. Surgical treatment involved excision of the mucocele along with the submandibular and sublingual glands. The postoperative course was unremarkable.

Clinical Discussion: Diagnosis presents challenges due to potential similarities with congenital and acquired lesions. Precise diagnosis relies on imaging techniques such as ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI. Distinguishing between submandibular mucoceles and plunging ranulas remains intricate based solely on imaging findings.

Conclusions: This case report contributes to the limited literature available on this condition, highlighting the necessity for vigilant clinical assessment, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate management within the pediatric population.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10515302PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108798DOI Listing

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