Abstract:The term “Ranula” originates from the Latin Word Rana which means “underbelly of a frog.” Ranula are epithelial retention cyst or mucus extravasation pseudo cyst arising from the sublingual glands. They are rare in children. A one-year-old female was brought to paediatric surgery emergency OPD by her mother with complaints of swelling arising from oral cavity since birth, gradually increased in size to attain current size. Mother also gives History of difficulty in feeding. Clinical examination revealed a larg… Show more
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