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KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Ruptured submandibular duct (SMD) extravasates saliva into sublingual space (SLS) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Definitions: Simple ranula (SR), diving ranula (DR) SR: Sublingual gland (SLG) retention cyst in sublingual space (SLS) – Initially true cyst; may become small pseudocyst DR: SR ruptured to form pseudocyst that spreads into submandibular space (SMS)…
KEY FACTS Terminology Lingual thyroid definition: Thyroid tissue in abnormal location in base of tongue or floor of mouth Synonym: Ectopic thyroid tissue You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…
KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Lymphangioma, cystic hygroma Lymphatic malformation (LM): Congenital slow-flow lymph vessel tissue rest You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log…
KEY FACTS Terminology Cystic oral cavity (OC) lesion resulting from congenital epithelial inclusion or rest Dermoid: Epithelial elements plus dermal adnexa Epidermoid: Epithelial elements only You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited…
KEY FACTS Terminology Accessory salivary tissue in mylohyoid boutonnière Definition: Normal salivary tissue in variant position within submandibular space (SMS) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Hypoglossal nerve (CNXII) Loss of nerve supply to muscles of 1/2 tongue You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…
Summary Thoughts: Oral Cavity The oral cavity (OC) is the area of the suprahyoid neck anterior to the oropharynx and inferior to the sinonasal region. Imaging indications for the OC are usually highly refined because the referring physician can see…
KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Aggressive fibromatosis, extraabdominal desmoid, desmoid fibromatosis, infantile fibromatosis Definition: Rare infiltrative mass of benign monoclonal fibroblast proliferation that never metastasizes You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…