The gland that kept on giving: A case report of over 40 sialoliths from a single submandibular gland
Objective: To report a rare case of copious sialoliths from a single submandibular gland and Wharton duct and provide readers with a management consideration for similar patients. Methods: A 55-year-old-man presented to otolaryngology clinic with recurrent sialolithiasis refractory to transoral remo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Otolaryngology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246854882200073X |
| Summary: | Objective: To report a rare case of copious sialoliths from a single submandibular gland and Wharton duct and provide readers with a management consideration for similar patients. Methods: A 55-year-old-man presented to otolaryngology clinic with recurrent sialolithiasis refractory to transoral removal. Results: Upon submandibular gland excision and interventional sialoendoscopy, the patient is found to have over 40 stones within the gland and duct. Conclusion: A history of excessive stone formation may prompt earlier consideration of aggressive prophylactic treatment with submandibular gland excision to avoid symptomatic recurrence. |
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| ISSN: | 2468-5488 |