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American Journal of Oral Medicine and Radiology

Volume 5, Issue 2, 2018
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American Journal of Oral Medicine and Radiology
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2394 - 7721 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Title
HILAR SIALOLITH OF THE SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND – A CASE REPORT
Author
K. Saraswathi Gopal and B. Prakash vijayan
Email
drprakashvijayan@gmail.com
keyword
Salivary stones, Sialoliths, Sialolithiasis, Submandibular gland, Hilum of the gland.
Abstract
Salivary stones also known as sialoliths are calcified deposits in the salivary glands. Sialolithiasis is the most common disease affecting the salivary glands. Submandibular glands being the most common site, the sialolith near the hilum is much rarer as compared to the intraductal ones. Salivary stones consist of an amorphous mineralised nucleus, surrounded by concentric laminated layers of organic and inorganic substances. The organic components of salivary stones include collagen, glycoproteins, amino acids and carbohydrates. The major inorganic components are hydroxyapatite, carbonate apatite, whitlockite and brushite. In this case report, we present a case of a 26-year-old male who complained of prandial pain and swelling, with no evidence of calcified mass on imaging. Multiple sialoliths were present on surgical approach near the hilum of the gland.
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