Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Sialolithiasis
Symptoms
- Difficulty opening the mouth or swallowing
- Dry mouth
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Pain in the face or mouth -
Swelling of the face or neck (can be dramatic when eating or drinking)
The symptoms are usually most noticeable when eating or drinking.
Signs and tests
An examination of the head and neck by the health care provider or dentist shows one or more enlarged, tender salivary glands. The doctor may be able to feel the stone during examination.
X-rays, ultrasound, or CT scan of the face can confirm the diagnosis.
Images
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Review Date: 02/28/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; and Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia
Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David
Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
