1/2. Submandibular sialolithiasis: a case report.Sialolithiasis, salivary gland calculus, is a relatively uncommon condition, which may present as a painful, recurrent swelling of the affected salivary gland or duct. It can also be associated with a bacterial infection, as a result of the physical obstruction of salivary flow. This report describes the treatment of a patient with an unusually large sialolith in the submandibular duct. The patient presented with an apparent dento-alveolar abscess.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physical (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. Giant sialolithiasis appearing as odontogenic infection.The dentist frequently is called on to diagnose pathoses of the head and neck region. Two reports of giant submandibular sialoliths that were originally diagnosed as submandibular space odontogenic infections are presented. Careful history, and physical and radiographic examinations are necessary to assure proper diagnosis and treatment of this condition.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physical (Clic here for more details about this article) |