Plunging ranula localized in the parapharyngeal space.
Plunging ranulas are a mucous extravasation and usually originate from the sublingual gland. They dissect between the facial planes and muscle of the base of the tongue to the submandibular triangle. We report here a rare case of plunging ranula localized in the parapharyngeal space. The relevant anatomy is reviewed and discussed.
Takimoto
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Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Kanazawa University, Japan.
Katoh
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Umeda
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D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011900:Ranula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology