sialolithiasis
Blocked saliva ducts
Sialolithiasis is the formation of calcified stones in the salivary glands or their ducts.
These stones can block saliva flow, causing pain and swelling, especially during eating when saliva production increases.
The condition most commonly affects the submandibular gland: The patient was diagnosed with sialolithiasis after recurring jaw swelling.
Mouth organ producing spit
- parotidCheek-area saliva gland
- sublingualUnder the tongue
- oral cavityMouth's interior chamber
- salivaMouth's digestive secretion
calculus · stone · concretion · obstruction · hilum · parenchyma · floor of mouth · cheek
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- painBodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- pusInfected tissue fluid
infection · dry mouth · difficulty swallowing · redness · fever · abscess · facial swelling · discharge
Shattering calculi with soundwaves
- excisionCutting out of tissue
- milkingExtracting animal dairy fluid
- dilationWidening of an opening
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
massage · warm compress · antibiotics · incision · minimally invasive · stent placement · intervention · postoperative care
Excessive fluid loss
- mucus plugGelatinous cervical barrier
- bacterial infectionIllness from harmful microorganisms
- stasisState of inactivity
- crystallizationForming ordered solid structure
Inaudible high-frequency waves
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- palpationMedical examination by touch
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
radiograph · imaging · radiopaque · calcification · sonography · visualization · differential diagnosis
salivary gland
Mouth organ producing spit
- parotidCheek-area saliva gland
- sublingualUnder the tongue
- oral cavityMouth's interior chamber
saliva · calculus · stone · concretion · obstruction · hilum · parenchyma · floor of mouth · cheek · jaw
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- painBodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- inflammationProtective tissue response
pus · infection · dry mouth · difficulty swallowing · redness · fever · abscess · facial swelling · discharge · induration
lithotripsy
Shattering calculi with soundwaves
hydration · massage · warm compress · antibiotics · incision · minimally invasive · stent placement · intervention · postoperative care
dehydration
Excessive fluid loss
- mucus plugGelatinous cervical barrier
- bacterial infectionIllness from harmful microorganisms
- stasisState of inactivity
crystallization · debris · viscosity · precipitation · chronic inflammation
ultrasound
Inaudible high-frequency waves
X-ray · radiograph · imaging · radiopaque · calcification · sonography · visualization · differential diagnosis
- calcificationscalcification, calcium deposits, calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, kidney stones
- salivary disordersdry mouth, parotitis, hypersalivation, drooling
- salivary glandssubmandibular gland, saliva, salivation, Wharton's duct, lobules