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[The plunging ranula: a case report]

D De Coster1, M Bossuyt

  • 1Dienst Stomatologie en Maxillo-Faciale Heelkunde, UZ St. Raphaël, Leuven.

Acta Stomatologica Belgica
|September 1, 1993
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Plunging ranulas, rare cysts, can be diagnosed via CT or NMR. While ethoxysclerol showed initial promise, surgical resection of the sublingual gland remains the accepted treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Plunging ranulas are uncommon cystic lesions originating from the sublingual salivary glands.
  • Diagnosis typically involves imaging modalities like CT-scan or NMR, and clinical confirmation via saliva aspiration.
  • Current standard treatment involves intra-oral sublingual gland resection and cyst drainage.

Observation:

  • A case study explored ethoxysclerol as a treatment for a plunging ranula in an experimental setting.
  • The patient initially responded well to ethoxysclerol, with excellent short-term results.
  • Ranula recurrence was observed after a six-month period.

Findings:

  • Ethoxysclerol demonstrated temporary efficacy but did not provide a long-term solution for plunging ranulas.

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  • The recurrence of the ranula necessitated the application of the conventional surgical approach.
  • This case highlights the limitations of ethoxysclerol as a standalone treatment for plunging ranulas.

    • Implications:

    • The study underscores the established effectiveness of sublingual gland resection for plunging ranulas.
    • Further research may be needed to evaluate minimally invasive or alternative treatments.
    • Accurate diagnosis and timely surgical intervention remain crucial for managing plunging ranulas.