Removal of Unusually Large Torpedo Sialolith from Wharton's Duct under Local Analgesia: A Case Report

Mymensingh Med J. 2016 Jul;25(3):555-8.

Abstract

Submandibular salivary gland system is commonly affected with sialolith (calculus) and victim suffers painful acute symptoms. Sialoliths usually are of 1-15mm in size. Although rarely giant sialoliths are seen, a giant torpedo sialolith of about 41mm × 9mm within the submandibular salivary duct is reported which was removed intraorally under local analgesia. Post-operatively, within six weeks salivation through duct was evidenced showing the process of re-establishment of salivary function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Analgesia*
  • Humans
  • Salivary Ducts
  • Salivary Gland Calculi* / diagnosis
  • Salivary Gland Calculi* / surgery
  • Submandibular Gland Diseases*