Salivary duct calcification is otherwise known as sialolithiasis. It is a condition in which stones or calcified mass forms in the salivary gland. Sialolithiasis is more commonly seen in a submandibular salivary gland. The exact cause of sialolithiasis is still not known.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the lesion looks like either the aftereffect of an injury to the duct or salivary gland stone or a papilloma. This can be removed by surgical excision of the lesion. After that, send the specimen for histopathologic examination for a confirmed diagnosis. Regards.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to mention that the data you provided is insufficient. You have not exactly mentioned the location of the white dot and you have not palpated that.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
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