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English summary A rare case of sialolithiasis 156-9 Sialoliths of the minor salivary gland is a rare occurrence, accounting for only 2 % of salivary glands stones. Their cause is not completely known, and many factors may play a part in their formation. Sialolithiasis may be characterized by swelling and pain in the affected area, and in some instances symptoms are exacerbated in relation to food ingestion. Symptoms are often similar to other oral patologi, diagnosis is therefor difficult. Treatment include excision of the sialolith and in some instances the gland itself. Because of their radiologic characteristics, additional radiological examination including CBCT may be indicated, but a combination of clinical, radiological and histopathological examination is fundamental to establish a correct diagnosis. In the present case, the use of CBCT (Cone-Beam CT) showed to be a valuable tool for localization and diagnosis of a sialolith.