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Plunging ranula

Case contributed by Maxime St-Amant
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Rule out abscess.

Patient Data

Age: 12
Gender: Female
ct

Cystic lesion involving the right lateral floor of mouth, typical of plunging ranula. Absence of peripheral enhancement confirms it is not an abscess.

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