MULTIPLE ORAL MUCOCELES TREATED WITH GAMMA-LINOLENIC ACID - REPORT OFA CASE

Authors
MCCAUL JA LAMEY PJ
Citation
Ja. Mccaul et Pj. Lamey, MULTIPLE ORAL MUCOCELES TREATED WITH GAMMA-LINOLENIC ACID - REPORT OFA CASE, British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery, 32(6), 1994, pp. 392-393
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry,Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
02664356
Volume
32
Issue
6
Year of publication
1994
Pages
392 - 393
Database
ISI
SICI code
0266-4356(1994)32:6<392:MOMTWG>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Multiple mucoceles are an extremely rare condition in the oral cavity. We report a case,which responded entirely to systemic gamma-linolenic acid but which recurred several months following discontinuation of t herapy. Spontaneous resolution of the condition seems unlikely and it would appear that gamma-linolenic acid could have an effect on minor s alivary gland composition and/or viscosity and mag be worth prescribin g on a trial basis prior to surgical treatment of this rare condition.