Mucocele in the lower lip | Figure 1

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Mucocele in the lower lip

28-year-old male patient with no personal history of interest.

He has a mucocele on the lower lip that has been going on for 3 weeks.

What therapeutic option do you consider most appropriate for its resolution?

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