title: [Giant calculus of the submaxillary gland].
abstract: We report an unusual case of sialolithiasis submaxillary gland in a patient with chronic renal failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism. The salivary calculus had a size about 6 cm. of length and 1.5 cm. of diameter and came out near spontaneous passage.
authors: Servicio ORL, Hospital General Río Carrión, Palencia.
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Martín Peña
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: Alonso Treceño
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Escapa Garrachón
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Capa
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015494:Salivary Gland Calculi / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D013363:Submandibular Gland; D013364:Submandibular Gland Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology
vernacular_title: Cálculo gigante de glándula submaxilar.