Sialolithiasis in the proximal ductus of the parotid gland: A case report

Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2013, Vol 40, Issue 1

Abstract

Sialolithiasis is characterized by the obstruction of salivary gland or its excretory duct by a calculus. Swelling, pain, and infection are seen in the affected gland. Most common seen in submandibular gland, parotid gland, sublingual gland and minor salivary glands, respectively. Treatment is in a wide range from medical treatment to total excision of the gland. In this case, we reported a patient that have a previously failed surgical treatment for parotid calculi. Superficial parotidectomy was performed. We found the calculi in the proximal ductus of the parotid gland. There was no problem in postoperative follow-up period. Key words: Sialolithiasis, parotid gland, salivary Gland

Authors and Affiliations

Fazıl Özkurt, Salih Bakır, Mehmet Akdağ, Aylin Gül, Musa Özbay

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  • EP ID EP103936
  • DOI doi: 10.5798/diclemedj.0921.2013.01.0244
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Fazıl Özkurt, Salih Bakır, Mehmet Akdağ, Aylin Gül, Musa Özbay (2013). Sialolithiasis in the proximal ductus of the parotid gland: A case report. Dicle Tıp Dergisi, 40(1), 144-145. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-103936