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KMID : 0358920070340020349
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pedodontics
2007 Volume.34 No. 2 p.349 ~ p.353
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EXCISIONAL BIOPSY OF MUCOCELE USING BIOPSY PUNCH
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Hong Eun-Hye
Choi Byung-Jai
Lee Jae-Ho
Choi Hyung-Jun
Son Heung-Kyu
Kim Seong-Oh
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Abstract
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Mucocele is a clinical term of the localized superficial mucosal swelling caused by salivary retention after the obstruction or the rupture of minor salivary ducts. Various treatment methods have been suggested to lower its recurrence rate, including complete excision of lesion Biopsy punch can be used easily and simply for complete excision of mucocele. It has several advantages, such as convenience in use, low bleeding tendency, and nearly no requirements for post-operative management. In this case, biopsy punch was used for the removal of mucocele in an uncooperative child, which enable fast, simple and safe procedure, with a good result.
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KEYWORD
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Mucocele, Complete excision, Biopsy punch
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