A 16-year-old patient complained of a 1 * 1 cm nontender mass in his upper lip. The lesion was nonulcerated and was composed of a dilated duct containing a sialolith. This would be which of the following?

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The description provided matches that of a mucocele, which is a lesion resulting from the rupture of a salivary gland duct and the spillage of mucin into the surrounding tissues. However, none of the options listed directly correspond to a mucocele or its direct causes. Mucoceles are often associated with minor salivary glands, particularly in the lower lip, and are characterized by a swelling that can fluctuate in size. They are not typically described as fibrous hyperplasias, traumatic neuromas, fibromatosis, or as a mucous extravasation phenomenon in the strictest sense, although the term "mucous extravasation phenomenon" is closely related but not accurately descriptive of the condition as presented. The correct term, "mucocele," or a specific option indicating a salivary gland origin lesion, is not provided among the choices.

A 16-Year-Old Patient Complained of a 1 * 1 Cm