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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2023

Long-term rare giant sialolithiasis for 30 years: A case report and review of literature.

Jit-Swen Mao, Yu-Chien Lee, Jessie Chao-Yun Chi, Wan-Ling Yi, Yung-An Tsou, Chia-Der Lin, Chih-Jaan Tai, Liang-Chun Shih

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jit-Swen MaoDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 400, Taiwan.
Yu-Chien LeeDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 400, Taiwan.
Jessie Chao-Yun ChiDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
Wan-Ling YiDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 400, Taiwan.
Yung-An TsouDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 400, Taiwan.
Chia-Der LinDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 400, Taiwan.
Chih-Jaan TaiDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 400, Taiwan.
Liang-Chun ShihDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 400, Taiwan.
China Medical University · TWAsia University · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSialolithiasis is one of the most common salivary gland disorders, most commonly affecting the submandibular gland. Submandibular sialolithiasis can be treated using non-invasive conservative measures and invasive treatments. Treatment selection was based on the ductal system anatomy and the size and location of the stones. This study aimed to review the updates on sialolithiasis treatment and compare the different management strategies of the variables. CASE SUMMARY: This report presents a case of a long-term, rare, and giant sialolithiasis within the submandibular gland parenchyma for 30 years in an older adult. Our patient presented with painless right submandibular swelling. Computed tomography revealed a calcified mass measuring 35 mm × 20 mm within the right submandibular gland. In this case, the infection and fibrosis of the affected gland and size of the stone did not provide us with other alternatives except for the excision of the involved gland. Thus, right submandibular sialoadenectomy was performed

conclusionTailored management is important for preserving gland function, maintaining low risk, and reducing patient discomfort.

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Case reportComplicationsHuge sialolithiasisSubmandibular glandTreatment

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PMCPMC10445064
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