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==Diagnosis==
==Evaluation==


==Treatment==
==Management==
*Pass spontaneously
*Pass spontaneously
*Start on sialogogues (e.g., sour lozenges), which stimulate salivary secretions and help expel the stone
*Start on sialogogues (e.g., sour lozenges, lemon juice), which stimulate salivary secretions and help expel the stone
*Palpable stones may also be “milked” from the duct
*Palpable stones may also be “milked” from the duct
**Stroking in a posterior to anterior direction.
**Stroking in a posterior to anterior direction.
*If infected, consider [[Amoxicillin/Clavulanate]] or [[Clindamycin]]
*If infected, consider [[Amoxicillin/Clavulanate]] or [[Clindamycin]]
==Disposition==
*Outpatient


==Also See==
==Also See==
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*[[Dental problems]]
*[[Dental problems]]


==Sources==
==References==
Knoop The Atlas of Emergency Medicine, pg 124
*Knoop The Atlas of Emergency Medicine, pg 124


[[Category:ENT]]
[[Category:ENT]]

Revisión actual - 04:31 5 dic 2016

Background

  • Occurs from outflow obstruction by a stone or calculus in the salivary gland or duct
  • Submandibular location most commonly
    • More viscous secretions and runs an uphill course

Clinical Features

  • Xerostomia (dry mouth) along
  • Increasing swelling and pain during mealtime

Differential Diagnosis

Facial Swelling

Evaluation

Management

  • Pass spontaneously
  • Start on sialogogues (e.g., sour lozenges, lemon juice), which stimulate salivary secretions and help expel the stone
  • Palpable stones may also be “milked” from the duct
    • Stroking in a posterior to anterior direction.
  • If infected, consider Amoxicillin/Clavulanate or Clindamycin

Disposition

  • Outpatient

Also See

References

  • Knoop The Atlas of Emergency Medicine, pg 124