Intralesional Betamethasone in Management of a Large Recurrent Labial Mucocele - A Case Report and Review of Literature

Context : Oral mucocele is one of the most common lesion affecting the minor salivary glands and is commonly known to affect the lower labial mucosa with trauma from lip biting being one of the frequent causative factors. The diagnosis of a mucocele is in its clinical presentation of a clear fluid filled or a bluish translucent bump on the labial mucosa with history of regression and recurrence. Amongst various methods available for its management, surgery has been a mainstay of treatment but is known to be associated with lip disfigurement, damage to adjacent canaliculi and development of satellite lesions. Aim : The aim of this study was to describe a case of recurring lower labial mucocele, treated by a non-surgical approach using intralesional betamethasone and to evaluate the outcome of this treatment so that a non-invasive management of such lesion may be used as an alternative to surgery. Result : Complete regression of the mucocele was seen with application of intralesional Betamethasone. Conclusion : Intralesional Betamethasone may be opted as an alternative to surgery in management of labial mucocele.