Sialolithiasis of the submandibular gland: a case report.
Sialolithiasis is the formation of calcareous deposits in the salivary ducts or glands; it is a pathologic state within the ducts whereby minerals have formed around an organic matrix. This article will examine the lithogenesis of sialolithiasis by providing and discussing a case report.
King
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Howard University, College of Dentistry, Washington, DC.
Ridgley
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Kabasela
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D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015494:Salivary Gland Calculi / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D013364:Submandibular Gland Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*