Plunging Ranula: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Ambika Gupta, F. R. Karjodkar
Primary Institution: Government Dental College, Pandit B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
Conclusion
The study presents a rare case of plunging ranula without any intraoral extension and emphasizes the importance of thorough diagnostic investigations.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with a 12-month history of swelling in the left submandibular region.
- Imaging studies revealed a bilobed fluid collection in the left submandibular region.
- The lesion was excised via cervical approach under general anaesthesia.
Takeaway
A plunging ranula is a type of swelling that can happen in the neck, and in this case, it appeared without any swelling in the mouth. Doctors used imaging to find it and then removed it surgically.
Methodology
The case involved clinical examination, imaging studies including ultrasonography and MRI, and surgical excision of the lesion.
Limitations
The patient was lost to follow-up after six months, limiting long-term outcome assessment.
Participant Demographics
A 50-year-old male with no significant medical history.
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