Multiple submandibular duct (wharton's duct) calculi of unusual size and shape.

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

Venkateswara ENT Clinic, R. P. Road, Mandya, 571 401 Karnataka India.

Published: September 2008

Salivary gland stones are most common in the ductal system of submandibular glands and are calcified. A rare case of multiple submandibular duct (Wharton's duct) calculi of unusual size and shape in a 42 year old male patient, who presented with pain and swelling in the region of submandibular gland and hence reported. Sometimes a stone comes out into the mouth on its own or with gentle probing. However in this case a small intra-oral procedure is needed to remove the stone.

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