Mucoceles are relatively commonly seen in children.
How do they form?
There are over 600 minor salivary glands, which produce saliva. The glands are too small to be seen by the naked eye and consist of a small globular gland. The saliva that forms in the gland drains out through a narrow tube (the duct) into the mouth. This saliva helps us chew our food and also starts the process of digesting food.
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