title: A case of sialolithiasis in a young female patient.
abstract: This paper describes the examination, diagnosis and treatment of a swelling that appeared in the floor of the mouth of a healthy 15-year-old girl. A sialith (stone) is not the first thing one considers when dealing with oral swellings in childhood but it does occur. Theories for its formation are described, as are the radiographic and clinical details of the case.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Hackett
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D012463:Saliva / Q000378:metabolism; D012465:Salivary Duct Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013364:Submandibular Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery