Mucocele of salivary gland

ICD-10 Code K11.6

Mucocele of salivary gland

Definition

A benign cyst located in the salivary gland that is lined by epithelium and filled with mucoid fluid, tissue, or other material; it is usually caused by duct obstruction.

Also known as mucous retention cyst of salivary gland, ranula, salivary cyst, salivary gland mucocele — per MONDO

Also identified as