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Indian Journal of Dental Education 9(2):p 117-120, Apr-Jun 2016. | DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijde.0974.6099.9216.9
Case Report
Plunging Ranula
Shilpa A.* , Shilpa A.* , Ranjanishetty** , Shivaprasad S.*** , Ashok L.****
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Indian Journal of Dental Education 9(2):p 117-120, Apr-Jun 2016. | DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijde.0974.6099.9216.9
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A ranula is an extravasated mucocele derived from the sublingual gland which lacks a proper capsule. When a ranula extends through or around the mylohyoidmuscle, it is termed as a plunging ranula and often presents with swelling in the submandibular or cervical region. Here we report a case of a 17 year old girl presenting with a swellingand intermittent pain in the left submandibular region since 6 months.
Keywords: Plunging Ranula ; Ultrasonography.
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DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijde.0974.6099.9216.9
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