SIALOLITH IN SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND DUCT

Authors

  • Marcelo Gadelha Vasconcelos
  • Rodrigo Gadelha Vasconcelos
  • Rodrigo Porpino Mafra
  • Adriano Germano Rocha
  • Lélia Maria Guedes Queiroz

Abstract

The sialoliths consist of calcified structures that develop in the salivary ductal system resulting from the deposition of calcium salts around focal areas of organic matter. These are lesions that tend to grow continuously, causing obstruction and swelling of the affected duct, reduced salivary flow and occasional pain symptoms. The sialolith usually measure from 1 mm to less than 10 mm. The submandibular gland and its duct appear to be the sites most susceptible to this disease. The authors report the case of sialolithiasis of the submandibular gland in a 54-year-old, male noticed during routine dental examination. Following diagnosis confirmed by clinical and radiographic examinations, the treatment plan consisted of surgery for removal of the calcified mass. The prognosis is often good, and generally there is no recurrence. The present study aims at reporting a case of sialolith submandibular, and make a brief review of literature information regarding this disease entity. DESCRIPTORS: Sialolithiasis. Submandibular Gland. Oral Pathology.

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Published

2012-04-16

How to Cite

Vasconcelos, M. G., Vasconcelos, R. G., Mafra, R. P., Rocha, A. G., & Queiroz, L. M. G. (2012). SIALOLITH IN SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND DUCT. Revista Brasileira De Ciências Da Saúde, 16(2), 231–234. Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufpb.br/ojs/index.php/rbcs/article/view/10770

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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2012)

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