Ranula

Background

• A type of mucocele

Clinical Features

Ranula under tongue

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 test and transillumination (if performed)

Disposition

• Outpatient follow up with ENT