Open AccessGiant Sialolith of Wharton’s Duct - A Case report with review of literature
Author(s) -
Muthunagai R Reader,
Mudit Agarwal Reader,
Sivasankary R. Pg Std
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0974-4916
pISSN - 0974-3979
DOI - 10.33882/clinicaldent.14.25492
Subject(s) - duct (anatomy) , submandibular gland , medicine , minor salivary glands , parenchyma , salivary gland , pathology , anatomy
Sialolithiasis is the formation of calcific concretions within the parenchyma or ductal system of the major or minor salivary glands, but it most commonly affects the submandibular salivarygland. Sialolithiasis usually occurs in adults aged 30 to 60 years and causes pathognomonicpain during meals. The treatment of sialolithiasis depends on the size and location of thecalculi. In this article we present a case report of giant sialolith in the submandibular salivary duct and review of literature of various diagnostic and treatment aspects.Key Words : Salivary stone, Calculi, submandibular sialolithiasis, sialoadenitis