Aim: This paper reports a case of mucocele in the left side of the lower lip treated by conventional surgical excision of the lesion.Background: Mucoceles are most frequently occurring benign salivary gland lesion.The most common site of occurrence of mucocelein the oral cavity is the lower lip. Extravasation type is most frequently occurring lesion because of the extravasation of mucus secretion into the fibrous connective tissue that result from an alterationof minor salivary glands and

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... The main etiological factors are trauma or lip biting habit. Because of its pathognomonic presentation, the diagnosis is mainly clinical. Histopathogical investigation is also necessary to rule out other salivary lesions or tumours.Case Report: In this report, a mucocele developed in the fourteen old year female patient is described. Surgical excision of the lesion was planned followed by the gentle dissection of the lesion. Histopathological examinationrevealed the presence of cystic cavity surrounded by the underlining connective tissue stroma, which consist of numerous salivary gland tissues lined by inflammatory cell infiltration suggestive of mucous extravasation cyst.Conclusion:Out of various treatment modalities, Simple surgical excision is the treatment of choice, alleviating patient's distress and discomfort.Clinical significance: Oral mucocele is the most common benign lesionoccuring in the oral cavity in children. Thus clinical knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of oral mucocele is necessary to avoid further complications in children.