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Submandibular sialolithiasis

Case contributed by Kewal Arunkumar Mistry
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain left the submandibular region, aggravated at meals.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

The left submandibular gland shows mildly heterogeneous echotexture with increased vascularity consistent with sialadenitis. Intra-glandular ducts are dilated.

The left Wharton's duct is dilated with the presence of two calculi within. The right submandibular gland is normal.

Case Discussion

Left submandibular sialolithiasis.

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