Mucocele of the glands of Blandin–Nuhn—clinical, pathological, and therapeutical aspects
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Patricia Adachi & Ana Maria Pires Soubhia & Fernando K. Horikawa & Elio Hitoshi Shinohara
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2010
Description
Purpose This study aims to review anatomical, clinical, and pathological concepts as well as to discuss the most adequate therapeutic approach to the mucoceles of the glands of Blandin–Nuhn. Discussion The glands of Blandin–Nuhn are localized in the ventral part of the tongue, next to the apex in the lingual median plane. Development of a mucocele in this site is rarely seen; besides, as the glands of Blandin–Nuhn are not encapsulated and are directly overlapped to the muscle tissues, their manipulation tends to be different from the other oral mucoceles. Conclusion As Blandin–Nuhn mucoceles are uncommon and their clinical appearance could be similar to other lesions, it is important that health professionals know their clinical and histopathological features to avoid having them misdiagnosed.
Oral Maxillofac Surg (2011) 15:11–13 DOI 10.1007/s10006-010-0221-1 Published online: 15 April 2010
