Mucous Extravasation Phenomenon of Lingual Glands of Blandin and Nuhn

Authors

  • R Rajalakshmi
  • S Shabana Fathima
  • R Sajeev

Keywords:

Mucocele, Extravasation Phenomenon, Blandin and Nuhn, Glands.

Abstract

Mucocele is a collection of mucin in the submucosa, which occurs mostly due to rupture of the gland proper or the duct of a minor salivary gland. They are most commonly found on the lower lip followed by floor of the mouth and buccal mucosa. Only 9 to 10% of Mucocele are found on the tongue and that they occur exclusively in the anterior lingual salivary glands of Blandin and Nuhn. The following is a case report of mucous extra-vasation phenomenon of lingual glands of Blandin and Nuhn.

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Published

01-07-2013

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2013): July - September

Section

Case Report

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How to Cite

Rajalakshmi, R., Fathima, S. S., & Sajeev, R. (2013). Mucous Extravasation Phenomenon of Lingual Glands of Blandin and Nuhn. Journal of Orofacial Research, 3(3), 230-232. https://mansapublishers.com/jofr/article/view/1934