Retrograde theory in sialolithiasis formation.
Sialolithiasis is a relatively frequent occurrence; however, cases of sialolithiasis originating around a "foreign body" nidus are rare. We describe a patient with submandibular sialolithiasis organized around a vegetal nidus and discuss the etiology of the case.
Marchal
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Geneva, 24 rue Micheli-du-Crest, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland.
Kurt
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Dulguerov
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Lehmann
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D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015494:Salivary Gland Calculi / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology