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Sialolithiasis.

J P McKenna1, D J Bostock, P G McMenamin

  • 1Medical Center, Beaver, Pennsylvania.

American Family Physician
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Sialolithiasis, or salivary stones, most often affects the submandibular gland and is usually unilateral. Distal submandibular stones can be treated with simple sialolithotomy.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Sialolithiasis is a common condition characterized by the formation of salivary stones.
  • The submandibular gland is the most frequent site for salivary stone occurrence.

Observation:

  • The vast majority of salivary stones are singular, with only 3% presenting bilaterally.
  • Distal submandibular stones are amenable to treatment via simple sialolithotomy.

Findings:

  • Submandibular gland sialolithiasis is the most prevalent form.
  • Sialolithotomy offers a treatment option for distal submandibular stones.

Implications:

  • Understanding the commonality and location of sialolithiasis aids in diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Alternative causes of salivary gland enlargement, such as mumps, tumors, and infections, should be considered in differential diagnoses.