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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2] [3]

Overview

Head and neck CT scan is the study of choice for the diagnosis of sialolithiasis. Findings on CT scan suggestive of sialolithiasis include hyperdensity of gland with stranding and enlargement of the gland in acute obstruction. In chronic sialolithiasis, fatty atrophy and reduction in salivary gland parenchymal volume may be seen.

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Submandibular duct stone, Case courtesy of A.Prof Frank Gaillard- Source: Radiopaedia.org[1]

Head and neck CT scan is the study of choice for the diagnosis of sialolithiasis.[2][3][4]

  • Most stones contain enough calcium, so they can be visible with non-contrast CT scan.
  • The following results are seen in acute obstructive due to sialolithiasis after administration of contrast:
    • The gland may appear enlarged
    • Hyperdensity of gland with stranding
  • In chronic sialolithiasis, fatty atrophy and reduction in salivary gland parenchymal volume may be seen.















References

  1. <"https://radiopaedia.org/">. From the case <"https://radiopaedia.org/cases/9232">rID: 9232
  2. Ellies, Maik; Laskawi, Rainer; Arglebe, Christian; Schott, Anngrit (1996). "Surgical management of nonneoplastic diseases of the submandibular gland". International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 25 (4): 285–289. doi:10.1016/S0901-5027(06)80058-5. ISSN 0901-5027.
  3. Thomas WW, Douglas JE, Rassekh CH (2017). "Accuracy of Ultrasonography and Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Sialendoscopy for Sialolithiasis". Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 156 (5): 834–839. doi:10.1177/0194599817696308. PMID 28457224.
  4. Kraaij S, Karagozoglu KH, Forouzanfar T, Veerman EC, Brand HS (2014). "Salivary stones: symptoms, aetiology, biochemical composition and treatment". Br Dent J. 217 (11): E23. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2014.1054. PMID 25476659.

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