Multiple sialolithiasis in submandibular gland duct: a rare case report

Multiple sialolithiasis in submandibular gland duct: a rare case report

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ABSTRACT Sialolithiasis is a pathological process that affects the major salivary glands.It consists of calcifications that obstruct the parenchyma of the gland and / or the lumen of the ducts.The 37 Bike Units - Hardtail - Performance years old female patient, VBB, leucoderma, attended the stomatology service with a complaint of swelling in the floor of mouth, which she noticed 10 years ago.The clinical and radiographic exams indicated a diagnosis of multiple sialolithiasis in the left submandibular gland duct.Surgical intervention was indicated in this case.

Amongst all sialolithiasis cases, 80% affect the submandibular glands.Of these, 70% are isolated sialoliths.Only 5% of cases present more than 3 calcifications.This study Elevation Block aims to report the diagnosis and treatment of a rare case of multiple sialoliths located in the duct of the submandibular gland, which were surgically removed via intraoral access.