Abstract: Science Set Journal of Pediatrics

Abstract:
When defining a ranula we often use the word “pseudocyst” that is associated with sublingual glands or submandibular ducts obstruction. There are two types of ranula, a congenital ranula and a plunging ranula, the former found in our patient at birth. The case we have in hand is a full-term baby who was born with a mass that is attached to the tongue seeming to be a hemangioma or teratoma, however after further investigations it turned out to be a ranula. Fortunately, the mass did not affect her breathing nor sucking and was surgically removed successfully. In this case report, we would like to highlight an atypical and rare presentation of a ranula with a systematic approach to reach the proper diagnosis without misdiagnosing the patient.