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*most common in the dog

*most common in the dog

==Description==  

==Description==  

An accumulation of mucoid saliva following salivary duct rupture or obstruction usually post trauma. It most commonly affects the sublingual and mandibular glands. The saliva accumulates in one of three places:

An accumulation of mucoid saliva following salivary duct rupture or obstruction but the cause is usually unknown. It most commonly affects the sublingual and mandibular glands but can also affect the zygomatic and parotid salivary glands. The saliva accumulates in one of three places:

# '''Cervical mucocele''': The most common site, develop caudal and ventral to the mandible and is usually to one side but may also be in the midline.

# '''Cervical mucocele''': The most common site, develop caudal and ventral to the mandible and is usually to one side but may also be in the midline.

# '''Ranula''': An elongated swelling on the sublingual tissues on the mouth floor that can interfere with eating.

# '''Ranula''': An elongated swelling on the sublingual tissues on the mouth floor that can interfere with eating.