Mucus extravasation and retention phenomena: a 24-year study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mucoceles are benign lesions related to the minor salivary glands and their respective ducts frequently affecting oral structures which are generally asymptomatic. Mucoceles are generally characterized by swollen nodular lesions pref...

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Main Authors: Almeida Janete D, Cabral Luiz, Balducci Ivan, Zerbinatti Daniel CZ, Hayashida Alethea M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6831/10/15