Silalothiasis of Submandibular Gland: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Session
Dental Science
Description
Sialolithiasis is the most common disease of the Salivary glands. The majority of Salivary gland calculi occur in the submandibular gland. More than 80% of the salivary gland calculi appear in the submandibular gland. They can be located in the glandular parenchyma or frequently in the excretory duct.
This case report describes a 45 old patient presenting with submandibular gland sialolith, the subsequent patient management, the aetiology, diagnosis and various treatment modalities available for management of salivary gland calculi depending on their site and size.
Keywords:
Sialolithiasis, Submandibular gland
Session Chair
Dukagjin Sokoli
Session Co-Chair
Merita Barani
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-19-2
Location
Pristina, Kosovo
Start Date
26-10-2019 12:00 PM
End Date
26-10-2019 12:15 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2019.171
Recommended Citation
Krasniqi, Hamiti; Loxha, M Prekazi; Agani, Z; Rexhepi, A; and Ahmedi, J, "Silalothiasis of Submandibular Gland: Case Report and Review of the Literature" (2019). UBT International Conference. 171.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2019/events/171
Silalothiasis of Submandibular Gland: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Pristina, Kosovo
Sialolithiasis is the most common disease of the Salivary glands. The majority of Salivary gland calculi occur in the submandibular gland. More than 80% of the salivary gland calculi appear in the submandibular gland. They can be located in the glandular parenchyma or frequently in the excretory duct.
This case report describes a 45 old patient presenting with submandibular gland sialolith, the subsequent patient management, the aetiology, diagnosis and various treatment modalities available for management of salivary gland calculi depending on their site and size.