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Ann Med Res. 2012; 19(3): 188-191


A Giant Submandibular Sialolithiasis that Erupted Spontaneously to the Mouth: A Case Report

Tuba Bayındır1, Zekeriya Çetinkaya1, Yüksel Toplu1, Mustafa Akarçay1

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Abstract


Introduction: Sialolithiasis is one of the most common disease of salivary glands. The incidence of the disease in adult population is 12/1000. However, most of the salivary gland stones occur on the submandibular gland and or its duct. Clinically, recurrent and painful swellings that affects the salivary gland or its duct can be seen.

Material and Method: In this case report, a giant submandibular sialolithiasis that opened to the floor of the mouth spontaneously was presented.

Conclusion: The treatment of sialolithiasis can varies according to the localization of the stone, duration of the symptoms and the size of the stone. In this case, the stone that erupted to the mouth spontaneously was removed surgically.

Key Words: Sialolithiasis; Submandibular Gland; Treatment.






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