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Patients with esophageal strictures often experience a range of symptoms. Initially, they may have difficulty swallowing solid foods, which can progress to include liquids. Additional symptoms may involve chest pain or discomfort, regurgitating food and fluids, heartburn, unintentional weight loss, coughing or choking during meals, and hoarseness.
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Esophageal strictures involve abnormal narrowing or tightening of the esophagus. They vary in length and severity, ranging from mild constriction to complete obstruction, and are classified as benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
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Congenital ranula: a case report.

Ana Sueli Rodrigues Cavalcante1, Luiz Eduardo Blumer Rosa, Nívea Cristina Sena Costa

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This case report details a congenital bilateral floor of mouth swelling in an infant, diagnosed as a mucus retention cyst. Surgical marsupialization resulted in a successful outcome with no recurrence over 8 years.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology
  • Congenital Oral Lesions

Background:

  • Congenital lesions in the floor of the mouth can present diagnostic challenges in infants.
  • Early identification and management are crucial for preventing complications like feeding difficulties.

Observation:

  • A 7-month-old infant presented with bilateral floor of mouth swelling, identified as congenital.
  • The swelling caused significant feeding problems, necessitating intervention.

Findings:

  • Clinical diagnosis suggested ranula, but histopathology confirmed an epithelial-lined cystic lesion, establishing the final diagnosis of mucus retention cyst.
  • Surgical marsupialization was performed as the treatment modality.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of histopathological examination for accurate diagnosis of congenital oral lesions.
  • Successful management of mucus retention cysts in infants can be achieved through marsupialization, with long-term positive outcomes.