| Literature DB >> 27022811 |
M M Omezli, F Ayranci1, E Sadik, M E Polat.
Abstract
Sialolithiasis is the most common disease of salivary glands. Its estimated frequency is 1.2% in the adult population. Sialoliths most commonly occur in the submandibular glands. The sublingual gland and minor salivary glands are rarely affected. The sialolith usually measures from 1 to <10 mm. Giant sialoliths are classified as those exceeding 15 mm in any one dimension. In literature, large sialoliths or megalith (> mm) of Wharton's duct have rarely been reported. This case report describes a patient presenting with an unusually large sialolith (megalith) of Wharton's duct, which was 37 mm ×16 mm in the size, the subsequent patient management, the etiology, diagnosis, and its treatment.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27022811 DOI: 10.4103/1119-3077.179273
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Niger J Clin Pract Impact factor: 0.968