Ranula – A Case Report
The term ranula is derived from a latin word “rana” which means “frog.” Ranula is a mucous containing swelling that occurs in the floor of the mouth. It usually presents as a well circumscribed, soft, bluish swelling covered by a thin layer of epithelium. This article presents a case of simple...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
2015-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol4no2/JKIMSU,Vol.4,No.2,April-June2015Page153-156.pdf |
| Summary: | The term ranula is derived from a latin word
“rana” which means “frog.” Ranula is a mucous
containing swelling that occurs in the floor of the
mouth. It usually presents as a well circumscribed,
soft, bluish swelling covered by a thin layer of
epithelium. This article presents a case of simple
ranula in seven year old female patient treated
with excision of sublingual gland. |
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| ISSN: | 2231-4261 2231-4261 |