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Submandibular swelling: tooth or salivary stone?

Pasquale Capaccio¹, Giulia Anna Marciante, Michele Gaffuri

¹Department of Specialist Surgical Sciences, ENT Clinic, University of Milan, IRCCS Foundation Ca` Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.

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Summary

Sialolithiasis, or salivary stones, can cause recurrent submandibular swelling. Early diagnosis using CT dental scans is crucial for effective treatment of this common maxillo-facial disorder.

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Radiology
Pathology

Background:

Submandibular swelling is a frequent maxillo-facial clinical presentation.
It can indicate various underlying pathological conditions, including sialolithiasis.
Timely diagnosis is essential for appropriate management.

Observation:

A 38-year-old woman presented with a seven-year history of recurrent, painful right submandibular swelling.
Symptoms included dysphagia, odynophagia, and fever, becoming chronic and not always meal-related.
Initial ultrasonography and orthopantomography were inconclusive, showing glandular structure but no ductal obstruction or tooth-like radiopacities.

Findings:

A CT dental scan was pivotal in identifying the cause as a salivary stone (sialolithiasis).
This case highlights the diagnostic challenges in submandibular swelling when initial imaging is non-specific.
The findings underscore the importance of considering sialolithiasis in differential diagnoses.

Implications:

Sialolithiasis must be considered in the diagnostic pathway for painful submandibular swelling.
Detailed patient history regarding symptom recurrence and characteristics aids diagnosis.
Accurate diagnosis is key to developing an effective therapeutic strategy for salivary gland disorders.