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uncommon (U.S.)
More common in those 30 years or older, but can occur in all age groups.
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head & neck surgery
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Definition for ranula

A ranula is a type of mucocele found on the floor of the mouth. Ranulas present as a swelling of connective tissue consisting of collected mucin from a ruptured salivary gland duct, which is usually caused by local trauma.

The latin rana means frog, and a ranula is so named because its appearance is sometimes compared to a frog's underbelly.


some common symptoms
lump or swelling in mouth


some related diagnoses
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glossitis
oral cancer
tumors tongue
laryngeal carcinoma
carcinoma tongue
salivary gland tumors
laryngeal tumors
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