Regarding ranula, all are true except -
High-Yield Explanation
A ranula is a mucous retention cyst which arises from sublingual salivary gland and presents as fluctuant swelling with a bluish translucent colour.
Types of Ranula
Ranula may be of two types : -
1)Simple : - Situated in the floor of mouth without any cervical prolongation.
2)Deep/plunging : - Ranula with a cervical prolongation in submandibular region.