Salivary Cyst of Floor of Mouth: A Case Report

The term “ranula” describes a diffuse swelling on the floor of the mouth caused either due to a mucous extravasation or, less commonly, a mucous retention phenomenon. They are generally derived from the major sublingual or submandibular salivary glands. Mucoceles are an extremely common lesion of the minor salivary glands, however a rare occurrence in the major salivary glands is noted. This case report presents an unusual case of a sublingual gland mucocele presenting as a polypoid mass clinically and histopathologically seen as a mucocele. A clinical diagnosis of ranula was made. The term plunging or cervical ranula refers to mucoceles that extend below the mylohyoid muscle, beyond the sublingual space and invariably are associated with the sublingual salivary gland.