In Figure 8-94, the soft tissue lesion on the mandibular mucosa erupted suddenly, was filled with a clear fluid, and broke easily. The condition is most likely a:

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A mucocele usually is found on the mandibular labial mucosa and is caused by trauma to a minor salivary duct. It is filled with clear fluid, and the surface epithelium is thin and breaks easily .

In Figure 8-94, the Soft Tissue Lesion on the Mandibular