Open AccessImaging features of giant sialolith of submandibular gland: A case report
Author(s) -
Komalpreet Kaur,
Aravinda Konidena,
Gagan Puri,
Deepa Jatti
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of indian academy of oral medicine and radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1572
pISSN - 0972-1363
DOI - 10.4103/0972-1363.195135
Subject(s) - medicine , salivary gland , submandibular gland , radiological weapon , dermatology , pathology , radiology
Sialolithiasis is an obstructive salivary disease due to salivary stone formation, also known as "meal time syndrome" because of its association with meal times, usually measuring less than 1 cm. However, occasionally giant sialoliths as large as 3 cm have been reported. Here, we report an interesting case of large intraductal sialolith of submandibular salivary gland in an old patient, with relevant radiological investigations and review of literature