A Case of Submandibular Salivary Gland Duct Sialolith

DOI:

Rahman A1 , Begum S2

Abstract

A thirty five wars old Saudi rook with history of recurrent swelling and pain in the right sublingual region for pass few months with no history of discharge came for COnSidlalinle. On examination the gland was neither remarkably palpable, nor tender, and was free to move with overlying normal skin. On milking the gland there was no pus or salivary discharge firm the right Wharton's duet orifice. The occlusal radiograph revealed a calcified mass in the duct little over a centimeter long. Under local anaesthesia the stone was surgically remowd front the duo. After one week patient had reported with successful healing.

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  1. Assistant Professor, Dental Department

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillo-facial Surgery

    Pioneer Dental College and Hospital, Dhaka


Volume 10, Number 1 January 2008
Page: 42-45