Key Facts The term ranula is derived from the Latin word rana, meaning frog. It refers to the appearance of the swelling, which resembles a frog’s underbelly Typically found on the floor of the mouth, beneath the tongue It’s a mucous-filled cystic lesion, a result of a rupture in the salivary gland duct and the spillage of mucous into surrounding tissues It can occur in individuals of any age but is more commonly observed in children and young adults What is a Ranula? A ranula is a bluish, translucent, fluid-filled swelling found on the floor of the mouth, usually on one side. It arises when there’s a blockage in the…