Sialolithiasis of the Wharton’s duct - Report of 3 cases

Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 11

Abstract

Submandibular gland lithiasis is common obstructive disease of salivary gland. Submandibular gland lithiasis is most commonly seen in males. It causes pain and swelling in the region of gland. We have reported three cases of submandibular gland lithiasis. First case was seen in right side in 22 year old male. Second case was seen in 35 years old male on left side and third case was seen in 48 years old female on right side. CT scan played important role in diagnosis. In all cases intraoral surgical approach was utilized for removal of gland.

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Sukhvinder Singh Rana, Saurabh Arya

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Sukhvinder Singh Rana, Saurabh Arya (2017). Sialolithiasis of the Wharton’s duct - Report of 3 cases. Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research, 5(11), 108-111. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-560880