A jumbo sialolith in small duct

Abstract

Most sialoliths develop in the submandibular gland, with the duct being frequently more affected than the parenchyma, followed by the parotid gland, and small percentages affecting the sublingual and other minor glands.his condition affects 0.1%-1.0% of the adult population, typically between the ages of 30 and 60 years, with a higher incidence in males. Sialoliths greater than 15 mm in any one dimension are considered large, while those of 35 mm or more are described as giant. Our case, a stone in submandibular duct which was reported to be small in size but intra operatively turned out to be double the size which was mentioned in pre-operative CT scan.One should choose the most suitable method of treatment to the specific situation of the patient.