Surgery Head and neck 219d60da

All of the following features about Ranula is true Except

Mucous extravasation cyst of minor salivary gland

May resolve spontaneously

Surgical excision of the cyst is the preferred treatment

Incision and drainage usually results in recurrence

High-Yield Explanation

The term &;ranula&; is applied to a mucous extravasation cyst that arises from the sublingual gland.Ranula can resolve spontaneouslyExcision of cyst along with sublingual gland is an effective way.Incision and drainage usually result in recurrence.Ref: Bailey and love 27th edition page 779

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