Sialolithiasis of a Blandin's gland duct.
A case of sialolithiasis in a Blandin's gland duct is reported. Although minor salivary glands calculi are not uncommon, Blandin's glands are rare sites of occurrence. In this case, a calculus without decalcification is reported. Not only clinico-pathological features but also electron probe micro analyzer plus energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy studies are presented. These studies reveal that phosphorus is contained in only the basophilic part of the calculus and sulphur in both the basophilic and the eosinophilic parts.
D000328:Adult; D004577:Electron Probe Microanalysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000032:analysis; D012465:Salivary Duct Calculi / Q000032:analysis / Q000473:pathology*; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000473:pathology*; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*
D010758:Phosphorus