Congenital dilatation of the submandibular duct

Congenital dilatation of the submandibular duct also known as imperforate submandibular duct is a rare condition of unknown etiology, clinically characterized as a well-defined, fluctuant swelling in the floor of the mouth, and microscopically defined as a cystic cavity covered with pseudostratified columnar epithelium consistent with a dilated salivary duct. A 1-month-old female presented with a translucent, smooth cystic swelling in the floor of the mouth causing breastfeeding difficulty. The lesion was surgically excised and microscopically, a cystic cavity lined with pseudostratified columnar epithelium was observed.
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research