Abstract |
A ranula is a lesion that arises from mucin spillage from the sublingual or submandibular gland ducts, beneath the mucosa of the oral floor. A plunging or cervical ranula dissects the mylohyoid muscle and appears as a submandibular swelling. Rarely, a plunging ranula is encountered without its oral counterpart. Here, we report a rare case of a plunging ranula that occurred without its oral counterpart in a 11-year-old male patient. We have also discussed the pathogenesis and treatment options for the ranula.
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Authors | K Shah Arpan, Padmaja Ankur, K Thakkur Rahul |
Journal | The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
(J Clin Pediatr Dent)
2017
Vol. 41
Issue 5
Pg. 381-383
ISSN: 1053-4628 [Print] United States |
PMID | 28872990
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Child
- Humans
- Male
- Ranula
(diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Sublingual Gland
(surgery)
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