What is a ranula?

What is a ranula?

A ranula is a fluid collection or cyst that forms in the mouth under the tongue. It is filled with saliva (spit) that has leaked out of a damaged salivary gland. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

What is the origin of the word Oranda?

When it was first imported from China to Japan it was mistakenly thought to be native to the Netherlands, and was therefore dubbed the “Holland Lionmask”, “Dutch Lionhead”, and “Netherlands Lion Head” (オランダ獅子頭), from which its English name “oranda” derives. common colors in an oranda.

What is an Oranda goldfish?

An oranda is a breed of goldfish characterized by a prominent bubble-like “hood” on the head.

What is a plunging or diving ranula?

A plunging (or diving) ranula is when the cyst grows down under the mouth and into the neck. It is rarer than a simple ranula and may occur along with a simple ranula. Ranulas are one of the most common salivary gland disorders.