Facial swelling impacts young woman’s quality of life
Small fluid-filled sacs, medically known as oral mucoceles, are common lesions that appear in the mouth and then disappear. They are most common in people younger than 30 years. Since they are common, any other similar, less aggressive swelling in the mouth can easily be ignored, unless it starts growing, as is the case with mandibular ameloblastoma tumors. Left untreated, as in Zahara Nyakaisiki’s case, these tumors can grow until one has a ‘double head,’ affecting their social life. We bring you the story of how a facial swelling has reduced a young woman’s quality of life.
