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Three patients were included in a retrospective chart review targeting imaging results, surgical findings, and final pathology results.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>US with sonopalpation identified anatomy consistent with plunging ranula in all 3 cases. These findings were confirmed surgically and pathologically.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>US with sonopalpation was effective in demonstrating anatomic abnormalities consistent with plunging ranula. Sonopalpation helped define relationships between the sublingual gland, ranula fluid, and the frequently-associated mylohyoid dehiscence. Sonopalpation is a useful adjunctive technique to standard US in the evaluation of plunging ranula. 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