title: Incidental finding of sialolithiasis in the sublingual gland: a diagnostic dilemma.
abstract: This case describes a 35-year-old female who presented with an incidental finding of sublingual gland sialolithiasis. The clinical presentation, investigations and management as well as the pathology are described. This case highlights the diagnostic dilemma in determining the anatomical position of sialoliths on radiographs.
authors.affiliation: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield.
authors.forename: Clarence
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pace
authors.forename: Sean
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D058070:Asymptomatic Diseases; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D018987:Salivary Ducts / Q000473:pathology; D015494:Salivary Gland Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D012793:Sialadenitis / Q000473:pathology; D013361:Sublingual Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology