Pronunciation of ranula with 1 audio pronunciation, 2 synonyms, 1 meaning and more for ranula. Treating a child patient ga for just a mucocele is not feasible most of the times. Ranula meaning froglike in latin is a clinical variant of a mucocele that presents as a large swelling in the floor of the mouth. The name ranula has been derived from the latin word rana which means. Jan 01, 2014 mucocele is a common lesion of the oral mucosa that results from an alteration of minor salivary glands due to a mucous accumulation. A ranula can be defined as a mucous filled cavity, a mucocele located in the floor of the mouth with the sublingual gland. Hassan et al 2, ostrower y sanjay 12, raju y digoy 7. In most cases mouth cysts are painless, but the mass may be large enough to interfere with eating, chewing and swallowing. Management of mucocele and ranula request pdf researchgate. A case of infected sphenoid mucocele in which the patient complained of chronic sore throat and in which routine. Ranulas present as a swelling of connective tissue consisting of collected mucin from a ruptured salivary gland duct, which is usually. Ranula definition is a cyst formed under the tongue by obstruction of a gland duct.
Ranula in floor of mouth a plunging ranula extends into the submandibular triangle of the neck through a defect in the mylohyoid muscle, or less commonly, by passing behind the posterior edge of. Salivary mucocele is a condition in which saliva leaks from a damaged salivary gland or duct and collects in the surrounding tissues. The latin rana means frog, and a ranula is so named because its appearance is sometimes compared to a frogs. Mucocele in a spectacled owl pusilatrix perspicillata though this condition is more prevalent in dogs as reported by. Mucocele in a spectacled owl pusilatrix perspicillata though this condition is more prevalent in dogs as reported by oconner 1958 ranula has been encountered in buffaloes jana and jana, 2010 and krishna et al. It resembles a frogs under bellyair sac, which is translucent. Ranulas present as a swelling of connective tissue consisting of collected mucin from a ruptured salivary gland duct, which is usually caused by local trauma. View large image download powerpoint slide opens large image.
The term ranula is used to describe a diffuse swelling in the floor of the mouth caused by either a mucous extravasation or, less commonly, a mucous retention cyst derived from the major sublingual or submandibular salivary glands. Anatomy of the minor salivary, sublingual and submandibular. Mucoceles, especially congenital ones, in the mouth are also called simple cyst or ranula epithelial cyst4. Sutures are placed on each side to keep the ranula draining mucus into the floor of the mouth with a 40 vicryl suture. Congenital mucocele of the tongue the turkish journal of pediatrics. A case report of ranula treated with marsupialization and low.
They result from obstruction of a sublingual gland or adjacent minor salivary gland with resultant formation of a mucous retention cyst 1,5. A ranula by definition is a mucus filled cavity, a mucocele, in the floor of the mouth in relation to the sublingual gland 1, 2. The common form of a ranula is a pseudocyst derived from the extravasation of. But to the side of the bump is an area of tissue that doesnt hurt at all when i poke it, and using a saftey pin to poke it, i can see that the area is connected to the ranula cavity and that i could. Diseases of the dog and their treatment 1911 14598257879.
Apr, 2016 studentrdh provides lots of free educational content for the dental hygiene community. Another frequent location for the formation of a mucocele is on the floor of the mouth alongside the. Salivary mucocele american college of veterinary surgeons. Ranula definition, a cystic tumor formed beneath the tongue, caused by obstruction of the sublingual or submaxillary gland or of a mucous gland. The term ranula is used to describe a diffuse swelling in the floor of the mouth caused by either a mucous extravasation or, less commonly, a mucous retention cyst derived from the major sublingual. A case report of ranula treated with marsupialization and low level laser therapy dr. A ranula is a type of mucocele, and therefore could be classified as a disorder of the salivary glands.
Ranula commonly occurs unilaterally, and bilateral ranulas are extremely rare yaman et al, 2006. It is a cystic extravasation mucocele that arise from the sublingual gland and usually from a torn duct of rivinus 3,4. Ranula is a mucocele caused by extravasation of the sublingual gland on the floor of the mouth. It represents a mucocele in the floor of the mouth. Ill try to pop it from the inside once i get enough courage. Pdf mucocele of submandibular salivary gland mimicking deep. Characteristic appearance of a ranula over the posterior and anterior floor of mouth. Aug 28, 2017 another type of ranula is a diving or plunging ranula, which occurs when a simple ranula ruptures. Deepthi gulivindala the dental clinic, hyderabad, india abstract oral ranula is a retention cyst arising from the sublingual gland on the floor of the mouth as a result of ductal obstruction and fluid retention. Lidocaine 1% with epinephrine is infiltrated around the ranula to allow for hydrodissection. The swelling resembles a frogs translucent underbelly or air sacs. The common form of a ranula is a pseudocyst derived from the extravasation of the sublingual gland317.
The rupture triggers the formation of a pseudocyst that extends into the neck through a defect of. Doctor answers on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more. It is a collection of saliva in the upper neck region, under the jaw, or in the intermandiublar region between the jaws. Oral ranula is an extravasation pseudocyst of the sublingual salivary gland.
Ranula article about ranula by the free dictionary. Request pdf management of mucocele and ranula epidemiology of mucoceles and ranulas. Mucus retention cysts may occur on the gums mucocele or on the floor of the mouth ranula the frenulum linguae, a band of tissue that connects the floor of the mouth to the tongue, may oral. Ranulas arise either spontaneously or as a result of trauma to the floor of mouth, including surgery. Anatomy of the minor salivary, sublingual and submandibular glands. When found on the floor of the mouth, the mucocele is referred to as a ranula. Figures 1 and 3 sublingual mucocele also called a ranula. Ranula is blue swellings under the tongue, caused by salivary glands problem. The mri signal within it is typically high on t2weighted images due to the mucin content. It describes the cystic space beneath the tongue being like the pouchunderbelly of a frog. Definition name derived from latin word rana, which means frog, because the swelling may resemble a frogs translucent underbelly. Usually a ranula is confined to the floor of the mouth termed a simple ranula. Diferencias entre mucocele y ranula trabajos finales 890.
The central portion of the ranula with the overlying mucosa is excised in a 5. A mucocele is a cystlike lesion in your mouth, most commonly found at the surface of the lower lip. Mucus retention cysts may occur on the gums mucocele or on the floor of the mouth ranula the frenulum linguae, a band of tissue that connects the floor of the mouth to the tongue, may oral lesions view in chinese. Mar 28, 2012 you can watch out a classic case of ranula which is plunging type too, pushing the tongue upward, this patient is having difficulty in talking too. The term ranula is used because this lesion often resembles the swollen abdomen of a frog. It can also be found on the inner side of the cheek, on the anterior ventral tongue, and on the floor of the mouth. Apr 16, 2018 jinbu y, tsukinoki k, kusama m, watanabe y. These lesions occur as the result of trauma or obstruction to the salivary gland excretory duct and spillage of mucin into the surrounding soft tissues. The name ranula has been derived from the latin word rana which means frog. Pathology demonstrated a normal sublingual gland with mucocele and no other associated abnormality. The development of a mucocele is dependent on the disruption of flow from the secretory apparatus of the salivary glands. Complications of surgical treatment of mucocele and ranula. We performed a stepwise surgical excision of the mucocele and con rmed it to be a case. Media in category ranula the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total.
Deepthi gulivindala the dental clinic, hyderabad, india abstract oral ranula is a retention. The term ranula is derived from the latin word for frog. Mucocele involves mucin accumulation causing limited swelling. Partial sublingual glandectomy with ranula excision. The reason for the extravasation is considered to be trauma to the sublingual gland and related structure1,78. The development of a mucocele is dependent on the disruption of flow from the.
The development of mucoceles depend on the disruption of the flow of saliva from the secretory apparatus of the salivary. Ranulas and mucoceles are probably the most common disorders of the salivary glands. Mucocele is a common lesion of the oral mucosa that results from an alteration of minor salivary glands due to a mucous accumulation. The most common location of these lesions is the lower. Another type of ranula is a diving or plunging ranula, which occurs when a simple ranula ruptures. It is a form of mucocele that specifically occurs in the floor of the mouth in association with ducts of the submaxillary or sublingual gland. Studentrdh provides lots of free educational content for the dental hygiene community. A ranula, or mouth cyst, is indicated by blue swelling under the tongue. Aug, 2008 but to the side of the bump is an area of tissue that doesnt hurt at all when i poke it, and using a saftey pin to poke it, i can see that the area is connected to the ranula cavity and that i could poke the safety pin around inside the lump. A ranula is a type of mucocele found on the floor of the mouth. Ranula develops from extravasation of mucus after trauma to the sublingual gland or obstruction of the ducts. Submandibular gland mucocele associated with a mixed ranula. Mucoceles of the submandibular gland are extremely rare pathologic occurrences that present.
In most cases mouth cysts are painless, but the mass may be large enough to. Collectively, the mucocele, the oral ranula, and the cervical, or plunging, ranula are clinical terms for a pseudocyst that is associated with mucus extravasation into the surrounding soft tissues. Recurrent multiple superficial mucocele on the palate. The best treatment for a plunging ranula is excision of the lesion along with the involved. The rupture triggers the formation of a pseudocyst that extends into the neck through a.
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