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Squamous cell carcinoma arising in a plunging ranula
M K Ali1, G Chiancone, G W Knox
1Section of Otolaryngology, Hunter H. McGuire Veterans Medical Center, Richmond, VA 23249.
Summary
A rare case of squamous cell carcinoma developing in a long-standing plunging ranula is reported. This highlights the importance of monitoring ranulas for malignant transformation and considering appropriate treatment options.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Head and Neck Pathology
Background:
- Ranulas are benign cysts typically found in the floor of the mouth, often arising from the sublingual salivary gland.
- Plunging ranulas extend into the submandibular space, presenting a diagnostic and management challenge.
- Malignant transformation within a ranula is exceedingly rare, with limited literature available.