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A '''mucous retention cyst''' is a [[cyst]] caused by an obstruction of a duct, usually belonging to the [[parotid gland]] or a minor salivary gland. | A '''mucous retention cyst''' is a [[cyst]] caused by an obstruction of a duct, usually belonging to the [[parotid gland]] or a minor salivary gland. | ||
'''MRI demonstrating a right nasopharyngeal mucous retention cyst''' | '''MRI demonstrating a right nasopharyngeal mucous retention cyst''' | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:48, 19 August 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
A mucous retention cyst is a cyst caused by an obstruction of a duct, usually belonging to the parotid gland or a minor salivary gland.
MRI demonstrating a right nasopharyngeal mucous retention cyst
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References
- Kahn, Michael A. Basic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Volume 1. 2001.