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Is mucocele harmful.
Is mucocele harmful? Size less than 1 cm . Seems not to be improving. It is in lower lip. Don't want to undergo surgery.
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Hello sir.
Mucocele is not harmful..It may cause mild discomfort
It is due to minor salivary gland duct rupture....
You need to undergo simpe surgical excision along with minor salivary gland to prevent its recurrence
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kinly visit dentist as soon as possible
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Mucocele is harmless but can cause constant irritation to the patient. It is advisable to remove it surgically
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As you have already undergone a left adrenal tumour operated... I would advise you to get the mucocele clinically examined.
A clear examination will help in better diagnosis and efficient treatment plan.
It is not harmful until it is causing you discomfort.
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visit your nearby dentist
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Hello sir, mucocele as such is not harmful as such but we advise you to undergo removal because it can cause recurrence.
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