GET THE APP

Swelling of the Sublingual Carbuncle Area Caused By a Sialol | 91822

Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science
eISSN No. 2347-2367 pISSN No. 2347-2545

All submissions of the EM system will be redirected to Online Manuscript Submission System. Authors are requested to submit articles directly to Online Manuscript Submission System of respective journal.

Swelling of the Sublingual Carbuncle Area Caused By a Sialolith in the Salivary Gland Duct-A Case Report

Author(s): Mohan kumar J* and Rajasekar MK

Abstract

Sialolithiasis is the most common disease of the salivary glands. The existence of calculus inside a salivary glands ductal system. Salivary calculi are a common cause of salivary gland disorders, and they can affect any of the salivary glands at any age. Tiny intra-ductal stones or stones inside the gland material are possible. Diagnosis is made by clinical examination usually and the treatment is aimed at removal of the stone. A 20 years old male patient presented with a rigid swelling under the tongue and around the phrenulum. This is a case study of an intraductal stone that was surgically removed. Due to the viscous nature of its mucinous secretions, high calcium content, and tortuous duct, sialolith is relatively widespread (80%) in the submandibular salivary gland.

Share this article

http://sacs17.amberton.edu/