What is the recommended treatment for a mucocele?

• A. Corticosteroids
• B. Excision with local glands
• C. Biopsy
• D. Antifungal medication

Answer: (B)

The recommended treatment for a mucocele is excision with local glands. A mucocele is a mucous cyst that typically arises from a minor salivary gland obstruction or trauma, leading to the accumulation of mucus. The most effective way to resolve a mucocele is to surgically remove it along with the involved minor salivary gland tissue. This excision helps prevent recurrence, as simply draining the mucocele may only provide temporary relief without addressing the underlying cause of the blockage.

Other treatment options listed are not suitable for managing a mucocele. Corticosteroids are used in various inflammatory conditions but are not a primary treatment modality for mucoceles. Biopsy is usually reserved to establish a diagnosis for lesions that are suspicious for malignancy, not for benign conditions like mucoceles. Antifungal medications are indicated for fungal infections and have no role in treating a mucocele, which is a different pathophysiological condition.