Authors : Kshitija Bhakte, Ramhari Sathawane, Rakhi Chandak, Ashish Lanjekar, Romita Gaikwad, Gunjan Moon, Lajri Bagde
DOI : 10.18231/j.adr.2021.012
Volume : 11
Issue : 1
Year : 2021
Page No : 81-85
Sialolith is the most common obstructive pathology of the salivary gland. Submandidular glands are most commonly affected in its parenchyma. This case report describes a patient presenting with an unusually large submandibular gland sialolith, where sialography was performed locating the lesion. Etiology,
diagnosis and various treatment modalities available for management of salivary gland calculi depending on their site and size are also discussed in this case report.
Keywords: Sialolith, Submandidular gland, Sialography