Parotid duct stone

Case contributed by Fabien Ho
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Recurrent swelling of left parotid gland after meal.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

2.5mm stone in the left parotid duct (aka. Stensen duct).

No sign of swelling or inflammatory changes of the gland itself.

Case Discussion

Sialolithiasis is most commonly found in submandibular salivary glands. 

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