Mucocele of Blandin and Nuhn: Review of Literature and A Novel Treatment Approach

Abstract

Mucocele of Blandin and Nuhn occur on the ventral surface of the tongue. Various treatment modalities, which include surgery, laser ablation, cryosurgery, sclerotherapy, micro-marsupialization, have been used for its management. The use of intralesional sclerosing agent or corticosteroid is a good alternative non-surgical procedure that can be performed in a short span of time, economical, esthetically more beneficial than surgical methods. This article presents a case report with a review of the literature regarding Blandin and Nuhn mucocele that was treated with an unconventional mode of treatment in the present case.