Postoperative recurrence of plunging ranula: A case report and literature review

doi:10.12439/kqhm.1005-4979.2024.05.014

Abstract

Abstract:

Plunging ranulas are relatively rare cystic mass in the neck, which are mucous extravasation or retention pseudocysts from the sublingual gland, without the epithelial linings. They plunge inferiorly into the neck by extending beyond the free edge of the mylohyoid muscles or through the dehiscences of the muscles. We report a case of plunging ranula treated in our hospital, with recurrence seven months after the intraoral sublingual gland excision. The literatures associated with pathogenesis, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, surgical approach and recurrent causes are reviewed.

Key words:

plunging ranula, postoperatively recurrence, surgical approach

摘要：

潜突型舌下腺囊肿是指舌下腺因创伤或阻塞导致其分泌的涎液外溢，外溢的涎液经由下颌舌骨肌后缘或通过该肌的裂隙进入到颌下区及邻近间隙而形成的假性囊肿。本文对在我院接受手术治疗且术后复发的 1 例潜突型舌下腺囊肿病例进行回顾，并对其发病机制、临床特点、手术入路及复发原因相关的文献进行复习。

关键词:

潜突型舌下腺囊肿, 术后复发, 手术入路

CLC Number:

R782

ZHANG Xin, DI Ruiling, LI Cong, WANG Ning, LI Xiangchun, LU Tongtong.

Postoperative recurrence of plunging ranula: A case report and literature review

[J]. 《Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery》, 2024, 34(5): 408-412.

张鑫, 邸瑞玲, 李璁, 王宁, 李向春, 路彤彤.

潜突型舌下腺囊肿术后复发1例及文献回顾

[J]. 《口腔颌面外科杂志》, 2024, 34(5): 408-412.

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