What is mucous cyst?

A mucous cyst is typically a benign fluid filled sac that develops in the mouth region. A mucous cyst that develops on the floor of the mouth is called a ranula, a cyst that develops on the gum is called an epulis.

How do members experience mucous cyst?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mucous cyst*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for mucous cyst*

Who has mucous cyst on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 0
40s 3
50s 3
60s 1
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 7