Congenital mucocele of the tongue: a case report and review of the literature

Mucoceles are benign lesions of the oral cavity that develop as a result of retention or extravasation of mucous material from minor salivary glands. Congenital mucoceles are very rare. These lesions in newborns may interfere with breastfeeding and may even compromise respiratory function. A...

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Main Authors: Hugo Rodríguez, Ricardo De Hoyos Parra, Giselle Cuestas, Jacopo Cambi, Desiderio Passali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health 2014-04-01
Series:The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/1348
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