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        <journal-title>Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="publisher">Materia Novum</abbrev-journal-title>
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      <issn pub-type="epub">2583-4398</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">MNH190013</article-id>
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        <article-title>A case of oral mucocele treated with Homoeopathic medicine – A  Case Report</article-title>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Shinde</surname>
            <given-names>Dr Aditi</given-names>
          </name>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Dewani</surname>
            <given-names>Dr Natasha</given-names>
          </name>
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      <pub-date pub-type="epub" iso-8601-date="2026-04-03">
        <month>04</month>
        <day>03</day>
        <year>2026</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>9</volume>
      <issue>1</issue>
      <fpage>58</fpage>
      <lpage>64</lpage>
      <abstract>
        <p>Oral mucoceles are non-cancerous cysts filled with mucus that frequently develop in the oral cavity, 
primarily due to the rupture of minor salivary glands caused by trauma or obstruction. Traditional treatment 
methods generally involve surgical excision or incision and drainage; however, these approaches often lead 
to a high recurrence rate. This case report illustrates the effective management of an oral mucocele through 
homeopathic treatment. A 33-year-old patient presented with a painless swelling in the lower lip, which 
was identified as an oral mucocele. The patient received a constitutional homeopathic remedy, resulting in 
noticeable improvement and gradual reduction of the swelling, with no recurrence noted during the follow
up period. Homeopathy has proven to be a reliable treatment option in various surgical cases with 
underlying causes. This case highlights the potential of homeopathy as a holistic and non-invasive method 
for treating oral mucoceles, providing a viable alternative to traditional surgical interventions.</p>
      </abstract>
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        <kwd>Oral mucocele</kwd>
        <kwd>Silicea</kwd>
        <kwd>homoeopathic medicine</kwd>
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