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Plunging Ranula mimicking Extensive Submandibular Gland Abscess: A Diagnostic Challenge

Mohd Sayuti Razali, Kamaruzaman B Esa

Keywords : Oral swelling,Ranula,Salivary gland

Citation Information : Razali MS, Esa KB. Plunging Ranula mimicking Extensive Submandibular Gland Abscess: A Diagnostic Challenge. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2016; 8 (3):119-121.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10003-1247

Published Online: 01-03-2007

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


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Amiruddin S, Razali MS, Esa KB. Plunging Ranula mimicking Extensive Submandibular Gland Abscess: A Diagnostic Challenge. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2016;8(3):119-121.


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