Sialolith - A Rare Case Report

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Authors

  • Ramesh M.
     Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • Ramesh K.
     Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • Paul G.
     Consultant, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Sharon Hospital, Salem, Tamil Nadu ,IN

Keywords:

Giant Salivary Sialoliths, Submandibular Duct
Oral Pathology

Abstract

Sialolithiasis is one of the most common diseases of the salivary gland. The submandibular gland and its duct appear to be the most susceptible site for this condition. The sialoliths are yellow and may be round, ovoid or elongated. It may measure a few millimeters or some times 2 cm or more in diameter. This is a case report of a patient with a giant sialolith in the submandibular duct measuring 4.3 cm long.

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Published

2018-10-09

How to Cite

M., R., K., R., & G., P. (2018). Sialolith - A Rare Case Report. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), 24(3), 99–101. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/jpfa/article/view/22461

Issue

Volume 24, Issue 3, September 2010

Section

Case Report

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