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Retention cysts
Introduction
Overview
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
References
- Kahn, Michael A. Basic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Volume 1. 2001.
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