title: [A case of a giant calculus of the submandibular gland].
abstract: The case of salivary calculi of the submandibular gland and of its duct is very frequent, anyway, in this field it is very unusual to find a calculus heavier than 1 g. In this report the Authors relate about a particularly interesting case of a giant calculus. This kind of calculus is very interesting because of its large size, its position and some morphological peculiarities. In the end the experts confirm the necessity, in these cases, of a surgical intervention, including the extirpation of the gland.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale, Ospedale San Camillo, Roma.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Secondari
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abbatiello
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: De Stefano
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Di Florio
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015494:Salivary Gland Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012598:Sclerosis / Q000473:pathology; D013363:Submandibular Gland / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013364:Submandibular Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Su un caso di calcolo gigante della ghiandola sottomandibolare.