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Clinical appearance of the mucocele in the lower lip.
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History and clinical examination revealed a recurrent mucocele: a small pink nodule measuring 5 mm of diameter in the lower lip (Figure 1).
Diode laser tip handled around the lesion.
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Movements were performed around the base, while the mucocele was grabbed by tweezers (Figure 2).
Immediate aspect after mucocele removal: bloodless operative site, no suture was done.
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No bleeding was observed in the operative site and no sutures were necessary (Figure 3).
Histopathologic findings showing a regular Malpighian epithelium and a subepithelial connective tissue occupied by a cystic cavity which was surrounded by a granulation tissue (hematoxylin and eosin, original magnification, x100).
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The infiltrate was rich in macrophages (Figure 4).
After 2 weeks of follow-up: fibrin network recovered the site.
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The child was followed after 2 weeks: a fibrin network formed over the surface (Figure 5).
Perfect healing after 6 months of follow-up.
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The surface of the lip healed perfectly after 6 months of follow-up (Figure 6).