Purpose: To review the literature regarding ranula.
Materials and Methods: An electronic search was performed for various publications about ranula, published in a specific time frame of January 1945 to October 2013.
Results: 150 Articles were obtained by electronic search. Publications were evaluated regarding appropriateness of content for preparing this review.
Conclusion: Based on the review of literature it can be concluded that ranula are extravasation cysts. Newer conservative methods are promising and can be used initially for treatment of ranula in selected cases. However, surgical excision of ranula along with involved sublingual salivary gland is treatment of choice with least recurrence rate.
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