Abstract

SIALOLITHIASIS OF SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND WITH ACUTE SUPPURATIVE SIALADENITIS: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Shameeka Thopte*, Dr. Shams Ul Nisa., Dr. Abhijeet Jadhav,
Dr. Rohan Chaudhari

ABSTRACT

Sialoliths are most common non-neoplastic salivary gland disease and the main cause is obstructive submandibular sialadenitis. Sialolithiasis causes recurrent painful swelling of the involved gland, which increases in size during meals. Sialoliths most commonly occur in the submandibular gland in 80% of the cases. Pathogenesis of sialolithiasis is based on anatomical location of the salivary duct and gland. This article reports a case sialolithiasis of submandibular gland with Acute Suppurative sialadenitis of the right side in 22-year-old male patient with recurrent symptoms of pain and swelling during meal. Consideration of patient history, Clinical examination and radiographic investigations are important in determining the precise location and size of the sialoliths for complete treatment plan for the patient.

Keywords: Sialoliths, Pathogenesis.