Mucous Cyst
A mucous cyst is a small sac filled with fluid or mucus that can appear in different parts of the body; in the mouth it frequently arises on the lip or on the inside of the cheek, where it is also known as a mucocele.
How does it look? It usually presents as a soft, rounded, translucent or bluish little bump, that sometimes bothers you when speaking or eating and may empty and refill.
Common causes: in the mouth it is frequently associated with a salivary gland that becomes blocked or injured, for example by biting the lip.
Which specialist treats it? The dentist and the maxillofacial surgeon evaluate cysts of the mouth; the oral pathologist supports the workup when necessary. If you notice a persistent lump in the mouth, it is advisable to show it to a professional for an appropriate review.
Data on 59 doctors who treat mucous cyst
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Doctors specialized in mucous cyst
Dr. José Luis Razo Aguirre
Dr. Hugo Castellanos
Dr. Hector Manuel Garcia Alatorre
Dr. Etsson Jessel García Hernández
Dr. Miguel Herrera
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dra. Maria del Pilar Rodriguez Velasquez
Dr. Carlos Trinidad Combaluzier
Dr. Rafael Ruiz Rodriguez
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Salvador Reyes Fernandez
Dr. Miguel Alejandro Pompa Villasenor
Dra. Magdalena García González
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dra. Teresa Zárate Vera
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Frequently asked questions
What is mucous cyst?
A mucous cyst is a small sac filled with fluid or mucus that can appear in different parts of the body; in the mouth it frequently arises on the lip or on the inside of the cheek, where it is also known as a mucocele.
Which doctor treats mucous cyst?
Mucous Cyst is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, maxillofacial surgeon, proctologist, oral pathologist, orthodontist, periodontist, oncologist, dentist, pediatric dentist, dentist.