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Plunging ranula.

K D McClatchey, N H Appelblatt, R J Zarbo

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology

|April 1, 1984

Summary

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A review of nine plunging ranula cases found a vascular stroma that can mimic hemangioma. Early sublingual gland excision is recommended to prevent recurrence and misdiagnosis of this condition.

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Area of Science:

Head and Neck Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pathology

Background:

Plunging ranula is a rare condition characterized by mucus accumulation in the neck.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and management.

Observation:

Review of nine plunging ranula cases identified a prominent vascular stroma.
This vascularity can lead to misdiagnosis, particularly in recurrent cases, as hemangioma.

Findings:

The vascular stroma in plunging ranula can be mistaken for neoplastic or vascular lesions.
Recurrent lesions showed a higher propensity for misdiagnosis due to prominent vascular features.

Implications:

Histopathological examination should carefully consider the vascular component to avoid misdiagnosis.

Initial complete excision of the sublingual gland is supported as the primary treatment to prevent recurrence.