Hazards of Oral Mucocele
Disease description:
After developing a ranula (oral mucocele), the patient experiences difficulty eating and swallowing. What are the potential hazards of a ranula?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cui Chengyu
The hazards of oral mucoceles primarily involve recurrent irritation, pain, and impaired mobility of the tongue and lips, potentially affecting speech and eating functions. Oral mucoceles are tumor-like lesions; if left untreated, they may lead to complications or, rarely, malignant transformation. In cases of large oral mucoceles, symptoms such as dyspnea (difficulty breathing) and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) may occur.
