title: Stensen's duct dilation: case report.
abstract: Extraoral longitudinal swellings involving the facial soft tissue along the course of Stensen's duct reflect the presence of significantly distended ducts. Infection, obstruction and salivary retention are key factors in the development of this duct widening.
authors.affiliation: Salivary Gland Center, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Nima
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rohani
authors.forename: Louis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mandel
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012463:Saliva / Q000378:metabolism; D018987:Salivary Ducts / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed