A rare case of large submandibular sialolith with spontaneous extrusion
- Author:
Heng Pek Ser
;
Norhafiza Mat Lazim
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Extrusion;
sialolithiasis;
submandibular salivary gland
- MeSH:
Salivary Gland Calculi
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2017;12(1):60-63
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Sialolithiasis is one of the commonest disease of salivary glands. Submandibular salivary gland
or its duct is a major site of sialolithiasis and it is always leads to sialadenitis. However large sialolith
formation and self-extrusion is a rare condition. A case of submandibular sialolithiasis is reported where
patient presents with recurrent submandibular swelling and subsequently end up with a spontaneous
extrusion. The mechanisms and management of the salivary gland calculi are also discussed.
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