RT  - Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
ID  - 10.17796/1053-4625-42.6.9
T1  - Congenital Ranula: A Case Report and Literature Review
A1  - Flávia Sirotheau Correa Pontes
A1  - Lucas Lacerda de Souza
A1  - Victor Feliz Pedrinha
A1  - Hélder Antônio Rebelo Pontes
K1  - Salivary gland; ranula; congenital.
YR  - 2018
SP  - 454
AB  - <p>Ranula consists of a pathological process induced by ductal disruption of the minor salivary glands followed by extravasation of mucous material surrounding adjacent structures. A swelling causing breathing and feeding problems associated with tongue displacement is frequently observed. It is a disease that generally involves the younger age group. In newborns congenital ranula may occur, an uncommon variance that differs from common ranula by not relate to post-traumatic reactions. There are reports that indicate a salivary gland duct atresia as the main cause of this pathology. The aim of this study is to analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of congenital ranula by reporting a new case report of this salivary cyst and reviewing the case reports previously published in the English literature.</p>