Author/Authors :
Bentes Kato, Rayla School of Dentistry - Centro Universitário do Pará – CESUPA, Belém, Pará, Brazil , Jácome-Santos, Humberto Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery - School of Dentistry - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil , Paula Guerreiro Rodrigues Couto, Ana School of Dentistry - Centro Universitário do Pará – CESUPA, Belém, Pará, Brazil , Guimarães Abreu, Lucas Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - School of Dentistry - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil , Alves Mesquita, Ricardo Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery - School of Dentistry - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil , Nazaré Alves de Oliveira Kato, Camila Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery - School of Dentistry - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Abstract :
Introduction: The glands of Blandin–Nuhn are mucous and serous salivary glands situated on both
sides of the midline of the ventral surface of the tongue. In this area, a mucocele generally results
from trauma. The diagnosis of mucoceles is based on clinical and histopathological examinations
and the recommended treatment is surgical excision.
Case Report: This report describes a case of mucocele of the glands of Blandin-Nuhn (MGBN)
affecting a 20-year-old male. Oval-shaped swelling with a smooth and bright surface of soft
consistency was observed on the ventral surface of the individual’s tongue. The diagnostic
hypothesis was mucocele. Surgical excision was performed in a single session with a diode laser.
A histopathological examination revealed mucus extravasating into connective tissue, with foamy
macrophages and granulation tissue.
Conclusion: The high-intensity laser was a safe and effective tool for treating MGBN. No need for
a suture, minimal or no intraoperative bleeding, and a minimal report of pain and edema by the
patient were observed. A diode laser may be a helpful tool because it is less invasive and it is safe
and effective.
Keywords :
Mucocele , Glands of Blandin-Nuhn , High-intensity laser , Laser therapy
