Ranula: Difference between revisions
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''Mostly seen in young children and adolescents'' | ''Mostly seen in young children and adolescents'' | ||
*Swelling in floor of mouth, on one side of frenulum | *Swelling in floor of mouth, on one side of frenulum | ||
** Color is pale blue with semi transparent appearance | ** Color is pale blue with semi transparent appearance | ||
** Surface is smooth and mucous membrane is mobile over the swelling | ** Surface is smooth and mucous membrane is mobile over the swelling | ||
* Size varies from 1 – 5 cm in diameter | ** Size varies from 1 – 5 cm in diameter | ||
* Tenderness is absent | ** Tenderness is absent | ||
* Postitive fluctuation | ** Postitive fluctuation and transillumination (if performed) | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 21:15, 21 February 2019
Background
- A type of mucocele
Clinical Features
Mostly seen in young children and adolescents
- Swelling in floor of mouth, on one side of frenulum
- Color is pale blue with semi transparent appearance
- Surface is smooth and mucous membrane is mobile over the swelling
- Size varies from 1 – 5 cm in diameter
- Tenderness is absent
- Postitive fluctuation and transillumination (if performed)
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
Disposition
- Outpatient follow up with ENT