Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.995**
- H-Index: 8
- ISSN: 2474-1647
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647
Major Scope
- General Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Obstetrics Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Abstract
Citation: Clin Surg. 2017;2(1):1638.Case Report | Open Access
Unilateral Submandibular Gland Agenesis Associated with Sublingual Sialolithiasis Perforating the Floor of the Mouth
Işil Adadan Güvenç, Erkan Eşki and Hasan Yerli
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Başkent University Zübeyde Hanim Practice and Research Center, İzmir, Turkey
Department of Radiology, Başkent University Zübeyde Hanim Practice and Research Center, İzmir, Turkey
*Correspondance to: I?il Adadan G�ven�
PDF Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.1638
Abstract
Introduction: Isolated unilateral submandibular gland agenesis is an uncommon disorder. Submandibular gland agenesis with sublingual sialolithiasis has never been reported.Case Report: We report a case of unilateral submandibular agenesis perforating the floor of the mouth that may be associated with ipsilateral sublingual sialolithiasis.Conclusion: Due to the complicated anatomy of the ducts of submandibular and sublingual glands, the origin of a sialolith in the floor of the mouth may not be clearly identified in a case it has perforated the floor of the mouth. Although the origin of the sialolith was considered to be the sublingual gland, submandibular glandular atrophy secondary to recurrent sialolithiasis should also be considered. Radiologic studies and probing may assist in differential diagnosis.
Keywords
Submandibular gland; Sublingual gland; Aplasia; Agenesis; Sialolithiasis; Floor of the mouth
Cite the article
G�ven� IA, xE?ki IA, Yerli H. Unilateral Submandibular Gland Agenesis Associated with Sublingual Sialolithiasis Perforating the Floor of the Mouth. Clin Surg. 2017; 2: 1638.