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Extremely Large Submandibular Sialolith Removal - A Case Report.

Justin Mathew¹, Joseph John K Pothanikat¹, R B Vinod Kumar¹

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Malabar Dental College, Malappuram, Kerala, India.

Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery

|March 6, 2023

Summary

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Giant sialoliths, rare calcifications in salivary glands, can cause significant discomfort. This case highlights the successful minimally invasive transoral sialolithotomy for a large 39mm sialolith, relieving patient symptoms.

Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Otolaryngology
Salivary Gland Pathology

Background:

Sialoliths are calcifications within salivary gland ducts, typically under 1.5 cm.

Keywords:

LASER sialolithotomy salivary gland calculi sialolithiasis sialoliths submandibular sialolithotomy

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Giant sialoliths, defined as 3.5 cm or larger, are exceptionally rare.

These stones can cause pain and swelling, particularly during meals.