common
Ranula
A ranula is a mucus extravasation cyst involving a sublingual gland and is a type of mucocele found on the floor of the mouth. Ranulae present as a swelling of consisting of collected mucin from a ruptured gland caused by local . If small and further treatment may not be needed, otherwise minor oral may be indicated.
Underlined words are explained — tap any of them.
More in Mouth & Teeth
Dental caries (cavities)Gum disease (periodontitis)Oral cancerCleft lip and palateMouth ulcersOral submucous fibrosisTonsillitisOral thrushLeukoplakiaTMJ disorderDental abscessGingivitis
See all of Mouth & Teeth →Plain-language summary adapted from Wikipedia. Not medical advice.