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1/53. The management of sialolithiasis in 2 children through use of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.

    The management of salivary calculi in children may prove difficult for a number of reasons. Traditional investigations require ionizing radiation and in cases of sialography may be poorly tolerated. Similarly, any surgical treatment is likely to require general anesthesia and, in a number of cases, removal of the affected gland, which is associated with attendant risks. As an alternative, ultrasound and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy therapy offers low morbidity and outpatient procedures that are well tolerated, as illustrated by these 2 cases. ( info)

2/53. Crystalloid architecture of a sialolith in a minor salivary gland.

    A sialolith from a minor salivary gland of the mucosa of the upper lip was studied morphologically and analytically. Under stereoscopic microscopic visualisation, no core or any concentric laminar structure was found in the sialolith and it had a transparent glassy appearance. Scanning electron microscopy revealed differences between the internal structure of the sialolith and its external structure. No microbes were observed but some mineralized inclusion bodies were seen. x-ray diffraction indicated the absence of inorganic crystals in the sialolith, while energy dispersive x-ray microanalysis revealed a high content of S followed by Ca, Si and Na and little and scarce P on the fracture surface, with S, Na, Ca and P being distributed throughout the external coating of the sialolith. The results suggest that the sialolith was young and consisted of a crystalloid body with an incipient coating undergoing calcification. ( info)

3/53. The value of magnetic resonance imaging in a fistula of Wharton's duct.

    A 30-year-old woman developed a fistula of the Wharton's duct following excision of the submandibular gland. The contribution of conventional fistulography, MRI and MRI fistulography in detecting the exact extent of the fistula is discussed. ( info)

4/53. Sialolithiasis in children as a diagnostic dilemma.

    Sialolithiasis is an uncommon disorder in childhood. Initially asymptomatic, symptoms may appear gradually. These can vary from moderate discomfort to severe pain with large glandular swelling accompanied by trismus. The correct interpretation of symptoms and a proper investigation for localization of salivary stones are important for effective treatment. A case of submandibular sialolithiasis in a 9-year-old girl is used to exemplify the problems had in clinical diagnosis. ( info)

5/53. Ultrasound-guided retrieval of labial minor salivary gland sialoliths.

    We report a case of minor salivary gland sialolithiasis presenting as acute, painful swelling of the upper lip. Conventional, unguided, incision and drainage removed three of the sialoliths. Diagnostic ultrasound identified two further sialoliths which were successfully removed with real-time, ultrasound-guided, needle localization. This technique of sialolith retrieval has not been previously reported. ( info)

6/53. Submandibular accessory salivary gland causing Warthin's duct obstruction.

    BACKGROUND: Submandibular masses are mostly secondary to sialolithiasis. Salivary gland tumors should be considered in the differential diagnosis. In this case report, an unusual cause of Warthin's duct obstruction caused by an accessory salivary gland tissue is presented. methods: sialography revealed the submandibular accessory salivary gland. RESULTS: submandibular gland excision was performed and histopathologic investigation showed the accessory salivary tissue, which was narrowing the Warthin's duct. CONCLUSIONS: In cases of a symptomatic submandibular accessory gland, excision extirpation of the submandibular gland and accessory salivary tissue should be undertaken. ( info)

7/53. Retrograde theory in sialolithiasis formation.

    Sialolithiasis is a relatively frequent occurrence; however, cases of sialolithiasis originating around a "foreign body" nidus are rare. We describe a patient with submandibular sialolithiasis organized around a vegetal nidus and discuss the etiology of the case. ( info)

8/53. submandibular gland sialolithiasis: a case report.

    Most cases of sialolithiasis of the submandibular duct are resolved by an intraoral surgical approach. This case is unique in that by virtue of the sialolith's proximity to the hilum of the gland, it was more prudent to perform an excision of the entire gland through an extraoral approach. ( info)

9/53. Bilateral submandibular gland infection presenting as ludwig's angina: first report of a case.

    We diagnosed and treated a case of ludwig's angina in a 45-year-old man who had edema of the floor of mouth and the tongue along with bilateral submandibular sialadenitis and sialolithiasis. We secured the patient's airway via nasal fiberoptic intubation in the surgical intensive care unit and administered intravenous antibiotics. The edema subsided, and the patient was extubated on the third postoperative day and discharged shortly thereafter. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a patient with bilateral submandibular sialadenitis and sialolithiasis presenting as ludwig's angina. Despite the decreasing incidence of this disease, ludwig's angina remains an important disease process because a failure to control the airway can have disastrous consequences. Proper diagnosis, airway control, antibiotic therapy, and occasionally surgical management are essential to ensure the safety of the patient. ( info)

10/53. Amylase crystalloids in salivary gland lesions: report of a case with a review of the literature.

    Several types of crystalloids may be found in fine-needle aspiration cytology of salivary gland lesions. Amylase crystalloids (sometimes referred to as nontyrosine crystalloids) are tabular structures with frequent pointed ends that have received little attention until recent years. We report on a parotid cyst containing the latter type of crystalloids in a 51-yr-old white woman. The cytologic and radiologic findings were diagnostic of sialolithiasis. To the best of our knowledge, amylase crystalloids have been observed only in benign salivary gland lesions. Although this statement may be helpful in the diagnostic workup of patients presenting with parotid lumps, we do not recommend rendering a specific diagnosis based on the presence of such crystalloids. Good clinical and radiological correlation, as well as close follow-up, is mandatory in this setting. ( info)
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