[Accessory salivary gland calculi. Apropos of a case]

Stones occur in the accessory salivary glands more often than is generally thought due to insufficient diagnosis. Certain factors commonly favour stone formation in the salivary glands in general and others are more specific for the accessory glands. Most often, the consultation is motivated by a painful submucosal nodule. The physical examination may include a probe exploration. Calcifications are found on low penetration radiography. The stone is removed after incision under local anaesthesia.