Anterior submandibular sialolithiasis: A series of five cases

Abstract

Submandibular gland is most often affected by the development of sialolithiasis as compared to parotid gland.2 Sialolithiasis accounts almost 30% of all salivary disorders and higher incidence is found in males.3 This article reports a series of five cases of submandibular sialolitiasis and describes their successful management in our institute. Keywords: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), Salivary gland, Sialolith, Sialolithiasis, Submandibular gland, Salivary gland stone.