Mardi Gras refers to the bright, vibrant festivals of excess held around the world leading up to Ash Wednesday. Nowhere has the tradition taken on its own distinctive flare more than in New Orleans. A gumbo-like blend of French, Spanish, African, and Native American cultures have blended over hundreds of years and evolved into a [â¦]
1 Mucocele â these are common and are caused by rupture of a salivary gland duct and mucin spillage into the surrounding tissues. 2  Usually they are caused by trauma. 3  Classically, a mucocele is blusish and fluctuant, and most commonly occurs on the lower lip.
There are two types of salivary glands: 1  serous glands: These glands produce a secretion rich in water, electrolytes, and enzymes. 2  A great example of a serous oral gland is the parotid gland. 3  Mixed glands: These glands have both serous cells and mucous cells, and include sublingual and submandibular glands.n the oral cavity, salivary glands secrete an array of enzymes and substances that aid in digestion and also disinfection. They include the following: 1  lingual lipase: Lipid digestion initiates in the mouth. 2  Lingual lipase starts the digestion of the lipids/fats.