Sialolithiasis - submandibular gland

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right sided submanbibular region recurrent pain - swelling - Few mths.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years old
Gender: Male
ultrasound
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A calculus is noted in duct resulting in dilatation of proximal duct.  

Intra-glandular ducts are also dilated.

Hypervascularity is noted in gland.

Case Discussion

Sialolithiasis is most common in submandibular gland.

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