title: A Large Sialolith Perforating the Wharton's Duct: Review of Literature and a Case Report.
abstract: Sialolithiasis accounts for the most common cause of diseases of salivary glands. The majority of sialoliths occur in the submandibular gland or the Wharton's duct. This article discusses review of literature, predisposing factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods and various modalities available for the management of sialolithiasis. This case report presents a case of sialolith of a large size in the left Wharton's duct, which was explored and removed via an intra-oral approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, YMT's Dental College and Hospital, Institutional Area, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Parkar
authors.forename: Meena M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Vora
authors.forename: Disha H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Bhanushali
keywords: Sialolithiasis; Transoral sialolithotomy; Wharton’s duct