Multiple recurrent vesicles in oral mucosa suggestive of superficial mucocele, (an unusual presentation of allergic stomatitis)

Background: Superficial mucocele presents as small, clear vesicle on noninflamed mucosa. In this study, we report several vesicles on the bucal mucosa of a woman diagnosed as superficial mucocele.Case Presentation: A 48-year old woman presented with multiple vesicles on her labial mucosa, ventral surface of the tongue, floor of the mouth and palate. A mucosal biopsy was taken from the vesicle. Histopathologically, intraepithelial mucocele was diagnosed. The lesion was successfully treated with mouthwash betamethasone. There has been no recurrence for 18 months.Conclusion: In the present study, several mucoceles were seen in the oral mucosa. No similar case was reported previously.