Ranula
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A ranula is a cystic lesion that forms on the floor of the mouth, beneath the tongue, when a salivary gland becomes blocked and saliva accumulates. It usually appears as a soft, bluish-toned bulge.
Common symptoms: It generally does not hurt, but it can grow and cause discomfort when speaking, chewing, or swallowing, as well as a sensation of a foreign body under the tongue.
Why does it appear? It is related to the blockage or injury of the duct of a salivary gland, which prevents the normal drainage of saliva.
Which specialist evaluates it? The otolaryngologist is the one who examines this type of lesion of the mouth and salivary glands. If you notice a persistent bulge under the tongue, it is advisable to have a professional check it to determine its nature.
Data on 63 doctors who treat ranula
Which specialist treats ranula?
A ranula should be evaluated by an ENT specialist, a specialist in mouth and throat structures. Find ENT specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in ranula
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Rodrigo Fernández Pellón
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Nuria Esperanza Boronat Echeverria
Frequently asked questions
What is ranula?
A ranula is a cystic lesion that forms on the floor of the mouth, beneath the tongue, when a salivary gland becomes blocked and saliva accumulates. It usually appears as a soft, bluish-toned bulge.
Which doctor treats ranula?
A ranula should be evaluated by an ENT specialist, a specialist in mouth and throat structures. Find ENT specialists.