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Clinical presentation of the lesion.
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Intraoral examination revealed presence of upper and lower primary incisors, and a localized, compressible, and soft fluid-filled nodule of approximately 8 x 8 mm diameter 0 (Figure 1) with a translucent to blue surface seen in the lower buccal mucosa corresponding to the canine region. 
The excised mucocele tissue.
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The excised tissue was subjected to histopathological examination, which showed a mucous excavation cyst, lined by an epithelium (Figures 2 and 3).
Histopathological analysis of the excised tissue showing the stratified squamous epithelium with underlying mucoid material and inflammatory cells.
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The excised tissue was subjected to histopathological examination, which showed a mucous excavation cyst, lined by an epithelium (Figures 2 and 3).
1 week postoperatively showing normal healing.
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The child reported uneventful recovery and an improved dietary habit one week postoperatively (Figure 4).