Mucus Retention Cyst (Mucocele, Mucus Extravasation Phenomenon)

Mucus Retention Cyst (Mucocele, Mucus Extravasation Phenomenon)

This photo shows a labial mucocele, a benign mass consisting of a swollen sac filled with mucus. Mucoceles are often fluctuant, although some can feel firmer to palpation.

DR P. MARAZZI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

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