Ranula (Ranula)

A ranula is a cyst that forms under the tongue as a result of blockage and overflow of the salivary gland duct.

Ranulas most often occur due to blockage of the duct of the sublingual or submandibular salivary glands. As a result, the saliva produced by the gland cannot flow out and accumulates inside, forming a cavity lined with epithelium - a ranula cyst.

Ranulas occur predominantly in children and young adults. How

Ranula (lat. Ranula) is a small benign tumor of the oral mucosa, which occurs as a result of the proliferation of the mucous membrane covering the floor of the mouth. Typically, ranula is pea- or ball-shaped and can be yellow, white, or pink in color.

Ranula can occur at any age, but is most common in children and young adults. It can be caused by various factors such as trauma to the mucous membrane, infection or hormonal changes.

Treatment for ranula usually involves surgical removal of the tumor. However, if the ranula does not cause discomfort and does not grow, then it can be left without treatment. In any case, if you suspect the presence of ranulas, you should contact your dentist for diagnosis and treatment.

The condition, called ranula, is a painful blockage and overflow of the salivary gland ducts, which can lead to the formation of a characteristic swelling under the tongue. This is usually not a dangerous disease and can be treated quickly, but it is not always easy. To get rid of a wound, you need to know the causes of its occurrence and the correct approach to treatment.

Causes of the disease

- blockage of the ducts due to a tumor or infection of the salivary gland; - inflammation of the gland caused by a viral infection, such as herpes;

**Symptoms**

*The patient’s main complaint is the presence of a tumor behind the tongue. For some people, ranula causes pain when eating hot food or other irritants on the tongue. The presence of a tumor may also affect spoken speech, giving the patient discomfort or difficulty swallowing*

This disease has quite unpleasant consequences. Doctors usually warn patients that ranula is dangerous and can lead to salivary gland cancer, since at an advanced stage it is extremely difficult to remove all forms from the body.

A ranula is a neoplasm that occurs in the form of a cyst at the level of the hyoid bone. Most often it is diagnosed in people suffering from pathologies of the salivary glands, disorders of the digestive system and metabolic problems. In the article we will consider the features of the clinical picture of this pathology, its causes and the basic principles of treatment.

An article about the Ranula cyst - a sublingual cyst that is formed as a result of blockage and overflow of the salivary ducts.

In this article we will look at the symptoms and treatment of Ranula cyst, the causes of this disease and what it is.

A ranula cyst is a special tumor that is located under the tongue and looks like a lump. It consists of cartilage tissue and fluid. This disease often affects people of any age, but most cases affect people over 30 years of age. Also, men suffer from this disease somewhat more often than women. Symptoms appear unexpectedly in young children or after acute infectious diseases of the nasopharynx, periodontium or gums. That is, during hypothermia, changes occur in the tissues of the salivary glands, and an obstruction appears to the exit of the salivary ducts. The blocked duct causes fluid to collect in the gland and form a Ranua cyst, which can reach significant sizes. The consistency of the formation is usually elastic. If the cyst is large, it may interfere with swallowing.

Reasons for the development of cysts

The salivary glands in humans may have peculiarities of structure and location. But most often, a ranula cyst forms at the site where the salivary ducts exit the hyoid bone or apercus. The appearance of a benign neoplasm is associated with traumatic factors or poor oral hygiene. Injury to the salivary glands often occurs due to frequent blows or hits of the tongue on the roof of the mouth, improper eating, or dental surgery. Improper oral hygiene leads to the accumulation of saliva, which provokes the development of infection and inflammation in the sublingual glands. Such infections are often predisposed by underdeveloped muscles of the palate, spinal deviations and a sharp decrease in immunity. Among the predisposing factors are diseases of the oral cavity and nasopharyngeal region (for example, adenoid growths). With such diseases, the outflow of saliva from the sublingual duct worsens, it expands, and hypertrophy appears. The same is observed after hypothermia. Treatment

It should be noted that if this tumor is small (less than 2 cm), treatment is unlikely to be needed. In this case, a special diet, complete abstinence from alcohol, smoking and spicy food can help. It is important to exclude any infection, including chronic infection. To do this, you should monitor the composition of saliva and dental caries. After achieving full health, time is needed for the tissue of the salivary glands to recover. And if the formation reappears, surgical treatment will be required. Of course, if all restorative measures do not help, the disease is no longer eliminated, then surgical intervention is required. Such operations are relatively simple and are performed under local anesthesia. The patient's apercus is shaved, and then a small incision is made and the cyst is removed along with its membrane. However, blood clots are not completely removed. This will lead to rapid healing. After the operation, stitches are placed for 7-10 days. Rehabilitation period