Introduction

• Rare.
• Cause: mineralized deposits develop in saliva → may obstruct duct (most often parotid).
• Signs: painful swelling of salivary gland.
• Diagnosis: clinical signs, radiography.
• Treatment: management: surgical exploration of duct from oral surface, removal of calculus.

Pathogenesis

Etiology

• Arise as a result of inflammation.

Pathophysiology

• Discrete mineralized deposits (magnesium carbonate, calcium carbonate) develop in saliva .
• May cause obstruction of duct.
• May be associated with mucocele Salivary mucocele.

Timecourse

• Weeks to months.

Diagnosis

Treatment

Outcomes