An adult patient complained of a 1 ´ 1 cm slightly tender nonulcerated mass in his lower lip. The patient believes that the lesion developed after he bit his lip several weeks ago. This would most likely be which of the following?

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The fact that the patient indicates that the lesion developed after he bit his lip suggests a history of trauma, which would support the possibility of a mucocele. Mucoceles arise from the rupture of a salivary gland duct and subsequent leakage of mucus into surrounding soft tissues. They are typically not tender, but can be if they become infected. The other choices are less likely based on the given information.

An Adult Patient Complained of a 1 ´ 1 Cm