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Parotid sialolithiasis: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Sialolithiasis is one of the most common condition affecting the major salivary glands. This benign disorder is characterized by a partial or complete obstruction of the salivary glands or their ducts. More than 80 % of salivary calculi occur in the submandibular ductal system. Parotid gland involvement is relatively rare, accounting for 5–10 % of cases. Its diagnosis is particularly challenging for the practitioners, which can lead to delayed diagnosis. The aim of this article is to report a case of parotid sialolithiasis in Stenon's duct, diagnosed late after four years of recurrent acute sialadenitis episodes.

Source: Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.adoms.2025.100549

Authors: Oumaima Fahim, Lachkar Amal, Haitami Sofia, Ben Yahya Ihsane

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ibn Rochd

Language: English

Topic: Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,650