Anterior submandibular sialolithiasis: A series of five cases

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Case Report

Author Details : JB Garde, Ashvini K Vadane*

Volume : 7, Issue : 3, Year : 2019

Article Page : 68-69

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.idjsr.2019.017

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Abstract

Submandibular gland is most often affected by the development of sialolithiasis as compared to parotid gland.² Sialolithiasis accounts almost 30% of all salivary disorders and higher incidence is found in males.³ This article reports a series of five cases of submandibular sialolitiasis and describes their successful management in our institute.

Keywords: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), Salivary gland, Sialolith, Sialolithiasis, Submandibular gland, Salivary gland stone.

How to cite : Garde J, Vadane A K, Anterior submandibular sialolithiasis: A series of five cases. Int Dent J Stud Res 2019;7(3):68-69

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