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Potential airway compromise secondary to impacted Wharton's duct calculus: a noteworthy phenomenon.

Authors :
Van, M
Gohil, R
Gardiner, Q
Source :
Journal of Laryngology & Otology. Jul2015, Vol. 129 Issue 7, p721-724. 4p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Objectives:This case report describes a patient who suffered an acute, severe complication of unilateral submandibular sialolithiasis, the disease process and management of these patients.Case report:A 70-year-old woman was under investigation for a recurrent, painful right submandibular swelling and subsequently presented with an acute exacerbation. She exhibited symptoms of acute submandibular sialadenitis, and also reported breathing difficulty and a change in voice quality. Computed tomography imaging showed that this was caused by a submandibular gland duct sialolith, with inflammation extending to the ipsilateral supraglottis. She was treated medically and the stone was removed when the inflammation had stabilised.Conclusion:This case highlights the need to thoroughly assess patients with neck swellings, especially when symptoms are atypical, to avoid life-threatening complications. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00222151
Volume :
129
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Laryngology & Otology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
108335666
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215115001449