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==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Facial swelling DDX}}
{{Facial swelling DDX}}
==Diagnosis==


==Treatment==
==Treatment==
*Abx only indicated if concurrent infection
*Antibiotics only indicated if concurrent infection
*Palpable stones in the distal duct may be 'milked' out  
*Palpable stones in the distal duct may be 'milked' out  
*Give lemon drops or other sialogogues
*Give lemon drops or other sialogogues
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[[Salivary Gland Infections]]
[[Salivary Gland Infections]]


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==References==
Tintinalli


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

Revisión del 14:43 10 jun 2015

Background

  • Development of a calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate stone in a stagnant salivary duct
  • >80% occur in the submandibular gland

Clinical Features

  • Pain, swelling, and tenderness may resemble parotitis
    • Sialolithiasis is exacerbated by meals and may develop over course of minutes when eating
  • Typically unilateral
  • A stone may be palpated within the duct and the gland is firm

Differential Diagnosis

Facial Swelling

Diagnosis

Treatment

  • Antibiotics only indicated if concurrent infection
  • Palpable stones in the distal duct may be 'milked' out
  • Give lemon drops or other sialogogues

See Also

Salivary Gland Infections

References