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A Case of Unusual Size Sialolith in the Wharton’s Duct

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Sialolithiasis is the common disease of salivary glands. The majority of sialoliths occur in the submandibular gland or the Wharton’s duct. The length of sialolith usually measures from 1 to <10 mm. This article reported a case presenting with sialoliths of a 22mm×15mm in size in the Wharton's duct, which were surgically removed without any complications, and subsequently discusses occurrence factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods and the treatment of sialolithiasis.
Title: A Case of Unusual Size Sialolith in the Wharton’s Duct
Description:
Sialolithiasis is the common disease of salivary glands.
The majority of sialoliths occur in the submandibular gland or the Wharton’s duct.
The length of sialolith usually measures from 1 to <10 mm.
This article reported a case presenting with sialoliths of a 22mm×15mm in size in the Wharton's duct, which were surgically removed without any complications, and subsequently discusses occurrence factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods and the treatment of sialolithiasis.

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