Management of super�cial ranula with marsupialization technique: A case report

Objective: Ranulas are cystic �uid-�lled cavities caused by extravasation
of the sublingual glands on the �oor of the mouth.
Case Report: A 31-year-old woman complained of swelling beneath
her left tongue that had developed during the previous month.
Examination revealed that the swollen area was 2 cm in diameter,
long, soft, and bluesy. This case was treated with the marsupializa-tion technique.
Results: The biopsy indicates that the lesion is a ranula. After two
weeks of observation, no complications or recurrences occurred
after treatment.
Conclusion: The super�cial ranula was successfully treated with
marsupialization procedures without complications or recurrences.