title: Sialolithiasis of the submandibular gland.
abstract: Sialolithiasis of the salivary gland is a benign pathology that occurs most frequently in the submandibular gland because of its anatomic features. Depending on the sialolith size and calcification degree, it can be visible in radiographic examinations. Commonly, patients may experience pain and/or edema, when the ducts are obstructed. The authors report the case of sialolithiasis of the submandibular gland in a 42-year-old, female, white-skinned patient, noticed during routine dental examination. Following diagnosis confirmed by clinical and radiographic examinations, the treatment plan consisted of surgery for removal of the calcified mass. The prognosis is often good, and generally there is no recurrence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery and Integrated Clinics, School of Dentistry of Araçatuba, Univ Estadual Paulista-UNESP, University of São Paulo-USP, São Paulo, Brazil. ellengaetti@gmail.com
authors.forename: Ellen Cristina Gaetti
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Jardim
authors.forename: Daniela
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ponzoni
authors.forename: Paulo Sérgio Perri
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: de Carvalho
authors.forename: Marcos Rogério
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Demétrio
authors.forename: Alessandra Marcondes
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Aranega
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D015494:Salivary Gland Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013364:Submandibular Gland Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*