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[Transoral approach for sublingual-plunging ranula]
S Schiel1, P Mayer, M Ehrenfeld
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Klinikum der Universität München. sebastian.schiel@med.uni-muenchen.de
HNO
|April 27, 2013
Summary
A ranula is a cyst in the floor of the mouth. This case report details the successful surgical excision of a sublingual-plunging ranula in a child, emphasizing the importance of avoiding unnecessary submandibular gland removal.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Ranulas, particularly plunging ranulas, can present as progressive submental or submandibular swelling in children.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management of these rare congenital lesions.
Observation:
- A 7-year-old boy presented with progressive swelling in the submental and submandibular regions.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was utilized for diagnostic evaluation, leading to a suspected diagnosis of a sublingual-plunging ranula.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention involved a transoral approach for the excision of the ranula and the associated sublingual gland.
- Histopathological confirmation of the ranula and sublingual gland origin was obtained post-operatively.
Implications:
- Transoral excision of the sublingual gland is an effective treatment for sublingual-plunging ranulas.
- Concurrent excision of the submandibular gland is generally unnecessary and should be avoided to prevent potential complications.
