Presentation
Right submandibular pain and swelling.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Submandibular gland duct stone
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A round-shaped hyperdense stone measuring about 3 x 4 mm is seen within the proximal portion of the right submandibular duct (Wharton).
The right submandibular gland is mildly enlarged (compared to the left side), with homogeneous CT density.
Multiple enlarged deep cervical lymph nodes.
Case Discussion
Sialolithiasis is the formation of stone in the salivary gland duct or parenchyma, most commonly found in the submandibular gland and its duct.
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