1Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Thaimoogambikai Dental College and Hospital,
2Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
3Professor & Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
4Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
*Corresponding Author: Sankar Narayanan R. Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Phone No.: 9884464135, e-mail: sankarnarayananbds@gmail.com
Online published on 31 March, 2020.
Swelling of neck always have a wide range of differential diagnosis. Salivary glands are group of organs that secretes saliva which helps in normal functioning of the oral cavity. Many conditions affect the salivary gland because of its size and location. Sialadenitis is the inflammatory condition of the salivary gland which is commonly encountered yet infrequently discussed topic. Sialoliths are calcified organic matter that forms with in the secretory system of the major and minor salivary glands. Sialolithiasis is one of the major causes for sialadenitis which has been shown in many studies. Here we have discussed about a swelling which was present in the right submandibular region with a duration of 3 weeks for which OPG, Lateral Ceph and Ultrasound has been taken for finalising the diagnosis.
Sialolithi, OPG, Parotid, Submandibular
