TRAUMATIC LESIONS ONE

TYPE OF LESION	FEATURES
Fibroepithelial polyp Over-vigorous response to low grade recurrent trauma resulting in fibrous hyperplasia	Well-localized sessile or pedunculated lump, usually located on the palate or lateral surface of the tongue
Mucocele Saliva extravasation into the tissues from damage to minor salivary gland ducts. They are commonly seen in the lower labial and ventral lingual mucosa	History of trauma and characteristic appearance
Ranula A mucocele that occurs from the sublingual gland	Blue, transparent sublingual swelling

TYPE OF LESION

FEATURES

Fibroepithelial polyp

Over-vigorous response to
low grade recurrent trauma
resulting in fibrous hyperplasia

Well-localized sessile
or pedunculated lump,
usually located on
the palate or lateral
surface of the tongue

Mucocele
Saliva extravasation into the
tissues from damage to minor
salivary gland ducts. They are
commonly seen in the lower
labial and ventral lingual
mucosa

History of trauma
and characteristic
appearance

Ranula
A mucocele that occurs from
the sublingual gland

Blue, transparent
sublingual swelling

MANAGEMENT

Fibroepithelial polyp

Excision biopsy and histological confirmation

Mucocele

Surgical removal (recurrence may occur if there is regular trauma)

Ranula

Excision of the sublingual gland