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Outlandish manifestation of swelling in early childhood seen in the patient’s floor of the mouth.

Authors :
Puttaraju, Mahesh Kaggare
Manjunatha, Bhari Sharanesha
Niranjan, Sharath
Source :
BMJ Case Reports; Mar2024, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p1-3, 3p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Ranula is a cyst-like growth that occurs in the oral cavity beneath the tongue. It consists of saliva from a ruptured salivary gland or duct. Rather than just flowing directly from the glands into the oral cavity, saliva permeates the nearby connective tissues and creates a bubble. A ranula could indeed appear at any time span in a person’s life for inexplicable reasons. A trauma such as an oral operation, a facial blow or nibbling the lower lip may possibly start one. The following is a case study of an early childhood boy who reported with a swelling in the floor of the mouth with unknown aetiology from the last 6months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757790X
Volume :
17
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BMJ Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176480832
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2023-255733