AN ANALYSIS OF TWENTY FIVE CASES OF RANULA
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 91
Abstract
BACKGROUND Ranula which are cystic lesions seen on the floor of the mouth are slow growing masses, which over a period of time can reach huge size. Though not malignant they usually cause pressure effects and this is the chief reason for consult. We report twenty five such cases who presented with complaints of swelling on the floor of the mouth and no other major complaints over a period of five years. MATERIALS AND METHODS In all cases the diagnosis was done pre-operatively and confirmed post excision. In every case, a follow-up of around six months was done. All the cases were managed with surgery. Study Design- This was a case series done to analyse the treatment protocols of Ranula of the oral cavity done over a period of five years during practice of the authors. A total of twenty five cases were selected for the study. All these had the presenting diagnosis of Ranula. RESULTS Ultrasound or Ultrasonography was found to be the preferred mode of investigation and on proper removal recurrence is rare. CONCLUSION Ranula is a common cystic lesion of the oral cavity and can be effectively managed by surgical resection.
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Minutha Ramalingaiah, Sriram Nathan
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