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Case Reports
. 2024 Jun 6;16(6):e61812.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.61812. eCollection 2024 Jun.

Management of a Submandibular Sialolith: A Case Report

Arshjot S Basra  1 , Swapnil Mohod  1 , Sourabh B Shinde  1 , Lavannya D Phaye  2 , Prachi Khandelwal  3
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Management of a Submandibular Sialolith: A Case Report

Arshjot S Basra et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Sialolithiasis is a condition that is characterized by the obstruction of the salivary gland duct opening by calcified mineral deposits due to various factors discussed in this case report. The most common symptom associated with the pathology is difficulty in deglutition, which can often lead to dehydration due to poor water intake. This, in turn further increases the viscosity of saliva which further promotes the formation of sialoliths. The management is dictated by the location and size of the sialolith, and in this case report, the significance of conservative treatment is emphasized while acknowledging the importance of invasive treatment when necessary.

Keywords: difficulty in deglutition; extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy; minimal invasive approach; sialadenectomy; sialolith.

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Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. There is swelling in the floor of the mouth, lateral to the lingual frenum.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Erythema along the Wharton duct is seen.
Figure 3
Figure 3. A mandibular occlusal radiograph shows radiopacity medial to teeth numbers 36 and 37.
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Figure 4. Occlusal radiograph obtained on the recall visit
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