Usually a single ulcer opposite a sharp tooth or ill fitting
denture usually along lateral margin of tongue.
A dental consultation is required.
Cysts are a common lesion occuring in the posterior surface of
the lip, floor of the mouth; tongue and buccal mucosa.
* These are the salivary gland-bearing areas. These cysts mucus
result from the obstruction of the duct of minor salivary
glands.
* Treatment is by excision under local anaesthesia.
4.3 RANULA
This is a cyst caused by obstruction or damage of the mouth of a
sub-lingual gland of the floor of the oral cavity. Fig.14.1
* The cyst elevates the floor of the mouth and pushes the tongue
to the opposite side.
* Treatment is by excision of the cyst.
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