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Fulltext Transcervical approach to the removal of a deep-seated giant submandibular calculus and the submandibular gland

Goh LC, Chitra BK, Shaariyah MM, Ng WS

BMJ Case Rep, 2016 Oct 28;2016.

PMID: 27793872 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2016-217514

Sialolithiasis is among the most common disease affecting the major salivary glands whereby the submandibular gland or its duct is affected in the majority of cases. We report a case of the surgical removal of a giant sialolith along with the submandibular gland using the transcervical approach and its clinical outcome.

Matched MeSH terms: Salivary Gland Calculi/surgery*

Fulltext Giant Submandibular Calculus Eroding Oral Cavity Mucosa

Lim EH, Nadarajah S, Mohamad I

Oman Med J, 2017 Sep;32(5):432-435.

PMID: 29026477 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2017.81

Sialolithiasis is the formation of calculi or sialoliths in the salivary gland. It is the most common benign condition of the salivary gland. Sialolithiasis can occur in all salivary glands. The submandibular gland is most commonly affected followed by the parotid gland. Calculi commonly measure less than 10 mm. Calculi of more than 15 mm are termed giant salivary gland calculi and are infrequently reported in the literature. Here, we report a case of unusually large submandibular gland calculus of 5 cm in greatest dimension which caused erosion of the oral cavity.

Matched MeSH terms: Salivary Gland Calculi

Fulltext Submandibular intraductal calculi removal as an office procedure with radiofrequency device

Revadi G, Rahmat O, Shailendra S

Med J Malaysia, 2010 Mar;65(1):80-2.

PMID: 21265259 MyJurnal

Salivary duct obstruction secondary to calculi is a common disorder of the submandibular gland and often manifesting as painful episodic swelling of the gland during meals. Complications may arise in unresolved obstruction leading to infections, abscess formation and a hypofunctioning gland. Treatment of this disorder has evolved from the traditional sialadenectomy to organ preserving procedures done under general or local anaesthesia. Our technique using Ellman Surgitron radiofrequency device, is another alternative technique for transoral removal of extraglandular calculi. It is a simple, quick an easy technique to learn that can be done in the office setting under local anaesthesia.

Matched MeSH terms: Salivary Gland Calculi/surgery*

Fulltext Iatrogenic submandibular duct rupture complicating sialography: a case report

Sharouny H, Omar RB

Iran Red Crescent Med J, 2014 Sep;16(9):e7882.

PMID: 25593739 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.7882

INTRODUCTION: Sialolithiasis is the most common disease of salivary glands. Sialography is particularly important for the assessment of the outflow tract and in diagnosing obstructive salivary gland lesions including calculi.

CASE PRESENTATION: We report on a 38-year-old female with sialolithiasis whom had Wharton's duct perforation, complicating the sialography. She was treated conservatively with a course of co-amoxiclav, oral prednisolone for three days and pain-killers. The patient was clinically well on follow-up reassessments at the end of the first week and three weeks post procedure.

CONCLUSIONS: Perforation of salivary duct complicating the sialography is rare. Awareness of this potential complication and utilizing a good sialography technique need to be advocated amongst radiologists. Response to treatment by conservative management is preferred as illustrated in this case.

Matched MeSH terms: Salivary Gland Calculi

Fulltext Recurrent Submandibular Sialolithiasis in a Child

Thong HK, Mohamad Mahbob H, Sabir Husin Athar PP, Tengku Kamalden TMI

Cureus, 2020 Dec 19;12(12):e12163.

PMID: 33489575 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12163

Sialolithiasis is a commonly encountered disease of the salivary glands, reported to represent up to 30% of all salivary gland diseases. However, the condition is rarely encountered in the pediatric population. The formation of a salivary stone is believed to be secondary to the deposition of calcium salts around a nidus. The formation of a nidus is commonly associated with desquamated epithelial or sloughing from a recent bacterial infection. Patients with submandibular sialolithiasis usually present with acute swelling over the neck associated with pain, fever, and purulent intraoral discharge. Neglected and poorly treated acute infection may progress to life-threatening abscess formation. Here we are describing our encounter with a 10-year-old boy with recurrent submandibular sialolithiasis. He was initially treated with conservative measures and antibiotics regimen. Failure of medical treatment and recurring symptoms led to submandibular gland excision followed by a full recovery.

Matched MeSH terms: Salivary Gland Calculi

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