Sialolithiasis: Salivary Gland Stones
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What are the s/s?
postprandial salivary gland pain and swelling
What is the conservative management?
sialogogues: hard candies, tart, lemon drops increase fluid intake, gland massage
What is done when no response to conservative therapy?
extracorporeal lithotripsy: intraoral stone removal
Where do salivary gland stones most commonly come from?
Wharton's duct Can also come from Stensen's duct
