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GOES, Pedro Everton Marques et al. Giant sialolith in Wharton’s duct: case report and literature review. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2013, vol.13, n.4, pp. 81-88. ISSN 1808-5210.

The sialolithiasis is a relatively common clinical condition characterized by obstruction of the salivary gland or its excretory duct by a calculus, which receives the name of sialolith. It can occur in any age group, with a slight predilection for masculine gender and affects mainly the submandibular gland. The diagnosis is made by the correlation between clinical and radiographic findings, and occlusal and panoramic radiographs are the most suitable for this purpose. The sialoliths usually feature size less than 1 cm, but can rarely measure more than 1.5 cm, which are called giant sialoliths. This article reports a rare case of giant sialolith located in the anterior region of Wharton’s duct, which was removed surgically by intraoral via through of incision in the mouth floor. The treatment was adequate because after 8 months’ follow up, the patient progressed satisfactorily.

Palavras-chave : Sialolithiasis; Salivary Gland Calculi; Sialadenitis.