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Ranula

Glossary R Ranula

Ranula image 1 - Saugus Dental Laser Center - Santa Clarita dentist - Victoria Prasol, D.D.SThis is a relatively uncommon benign cyst in children and adolescents that appears in the floor of the mouth as a result of blockage of the salivary duct located under the tongue.

Just like other mucous retention cysts (formed by pooled saliva), Ranulas tend to be relatively painless; however most of them will require surgical treatment.