2001, Number 5
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Rev ADM 2001; 58 (5)
Treatment with micromarsupialization of a congenital lingual mucocele. Case report
Toranzo FJM, Duarte HSP
Language: Spanish
References: 8
Page: 167-169
PDF size: 159.55 Kb.
ABSTRACT
A mucous extravasation fenomena in the lingual region of a newly born is reported. The lesion was treated with micro-marsupialization technique which is considered to be a simple and well tolerated surgical procedure. It offers a favorable prognosis and is non-invasive in the treatment of mucocele in the oral cavity.
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