Painless Giant Submandibular Gland Sialolith: A Case Report.
| Autor: | Thong HK; Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital & KPJ Healthcare University College, Seremban, MYS., Othman IA; Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, International Islamic University Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuantan, MYS., Ramli R; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala lumpur, MYS., Sabir Husin Athar PP; Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital & KPJ Healthcare University College, Seremban, MYS. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2021 Nov 10; Vol. 13 (11), pp. e19429. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Nov 10 (Print Publication: 2021). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.19429 |
| Abstrakt: | Sialolithiasis is one of the most common diseases involving the salivary glands. It is a condition that occurs due to an obstruction in a salivary gland or its duct due to a calculus. The formation of a salivary stone is believed to be secondary to the deposition of mineral salts around a nidus, which is frequently associated with a recurrent bacterial infection. Patients with submandibular sialolithiasis usually present with acute swelling over the neck associated with pain, fever, and purulent intraoral discharge. The size of the calculus varies from <1 mm to a few centimeters. The frequency of sialolithiasis is relatively common. It is estimated to affect 12 in 1000 of the adult population. However, the occurrence of giant sialoliths, >15 mm in any diameter, is rare. Here, we describe our experience with a case of giant submandibular sialolithiasis measuring 25 mm presenting as a painless submandibular mass. The patient underwent submandibular gland excision followed by a full recovery. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2021, Thong et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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