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Ranula diagnosed
There was a swelling under the tongue (sublingual) and the bubble got leaked. There is no pain. Is that a problem?
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Nothing to be worried about, if and when it again swells up visit for surgical removal or marsupialisation
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It looks like a ranula
Kindly visit the clinician in.person for complete inspection
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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
You are suffering from Ranula.
A ranula is a fluid collection, or cyst, that forms in the mouth under the tongue. It is filled with saliva (spit) that has leaked out of a damaged salivary gland.
Ranulas do require treatment, but they are not serious in that they are not life threatening and do not typically cause pain. A ranula, if large enough, can lift the tongue and impair chewing, eating, and swallowing.
Next Steps
There are a few ways the ranula can be treated:
Incision or needle aspiration: Depending on its size, an incision is made and drain the cyst to decrease swelling or use a needle to withdraw the fluid.
Marsupialization: The surgeon makes a slit in the cyst and sutures the edges to maintain an opening.
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Since the ranula is already burst- No immediate urgent treatment needed now
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes ranula.. collection of seromucinous material
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recurrent needs surgery , marsupialisation
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