Which lesion occurs on the floor of the mouth and is a type of mucocele involving a major salivary gland duct?
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Correct answer: Ranula
A ranula is a large mucocele that arises from the sublingual gland. It appears as a bluish, dome-shaped swelling on the floor of the mouth.
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