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Sialolithiasis - Oral Pathology Notes
Definition
Sialolithiasis is the formation of calculi (stones/sialoliths) within the ductal system of the salivary glands. It is the most common cause of salivary gland inflammation (sialadenitis).
- Cummings Otolaryngology, p. 1486
Epidemiology
- Most commonly affects patients in their 5th to 8th decades (ages 30-60 is the typical clinical presentation range)
- Men are affected more frequently than women
- Sialolithiasis in children is rare (if it occurs, usually presents around age 10)
Gland Distribution
| Gland | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Submandibular (Wharton's duct) | 80-90% |
| Parotid (Stensen's duct) | 10-20% |
| Sublingual | ~1% |
Why the Submandibular Gland is Most Affected (IMPORTANT)
Several anatomical and physiological factors predispose the submandibular gland:
- Wharton's duct is longer, wider, more tortuous, and angulated against gravity as it courses around the mylohyoid muscle - all promoting stasis
- The saliva produced is more viscous (mucinous) and has a higher calcium and phosphate concentration
- The saliva is more alkaline - this causes precipitation of calcium and phosphate, predisposing to stone formation
- In the parotid gland, the saliva is more serous/watery, which is less conducive to stone formation
In the submandibular gland: stones tend to form in the duct (mainly proximal portion)
In the parotid gland: stones are most commonly at the hilum or parenchyma (mainly distal)
- Cummings Otolaryngology, p. 1487; Bailey & Love, p. 858
Composition of Sialoliths
Salivary stones are composed of:
- Calcium phosphate and carbonate (majority - same composition as dental tartar/calculus) - i.e., calcium and magnesium phosphates
- An organic matrix of glycoproteins and mucopolysaccharides
- Small amounts of magnesium, potassium, and ammonium salts
Note: Serum calcium and phosphate levels are NOT related to stone formation. However, hyperparathyroidism is associated with an increased incidence of sialolithiasis.
- Cummings Otolaryngology, p. 1486; S. Das Manual of Surgery, p. 367
Pathogenesis / Etiology
The precise etiology remains unknown, but the proposed mechanism is:
- Salivary stasis + inflammatory ductal changes → alteration of mucoid elements of saliva
- Formation of an organic gel (the nidus/framework)
- Deposition of calcium salts onto this organic framework
- Progressive calcification → calculus formation
Predisposing factors:
- Chronic dehydration
- Pharmacological decrease in salivary flow (anticholinergics, diuretics, antihistamines)
- Ductal abnormality or strictures
- Increased calcium content of saliva
- Gout, hyperparathyroidism
Relationship to sialadenitis differs by gland:
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Submandibular gland: The stone forms first → causes stasis → promotes retrograde bacterial migration → results in sialadenitis
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Parotid gland: Chronic sialadenitis causes ductal injury → this then leads to sialolithiasis
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Cummings Otolaryngology, p. 1486-1487
Clinical Features
Hallmark presentation:
- Cyclical postprandial swelling of the affected gland (food stimulates saliva production, which can't drain past the stone)
- Salivary colic - colicky pain and swelling, worst during meals
- Pain and swelling are unilateral
Clinical examination findings:
- Asymmetric enlargement of the gland
- Bimanual palpation may reveal a palpable stone in the submandibular duct (floor of mouth)
- Parotid stones may be visible at the orifice of Stensen's duct or along the duct
- On milking/massaging the gland: absent, reduced, or cloudy/mucopurulent salivary flow
- Lemon juice test: giving the patient lemon juice reproduces the swelling (a useful bedside test)
Complications:
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Acute suppurative sialadenitis (secondary bacterial infection → abscess formation)
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Chronic non-specific sialadenitis
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Cummings Otolaryngology, p. 1487; Bailey & Love, p. 858; S. Das Manual
Investigations / Diagnosis
Imaging Options
| Modality | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ultrasound | First-line; detects ~90% of stones >2 mm; cost-effective, no radiation, dynamic, operator-dependent |
| CT scan (fine cuts 1-2mm) | Extremely accurate; non-contrast preferred (contrast-opacified vessels can be confused with stones); shows enlarged gland + ductal dilatation |
| Plain radiograph (occlusal/intraoral) | Traditionally used for radiopaque stones; no longer routine - misses radiolucent stones; confuses sialoliths with phleboliths, atherosclerosis, calcified lymph nodes |
| MRI | Calculus appears as low-signal intensity focus on both T1 and T2 weighted images |
| Digital subtraction sialography | Sensitivity 95-100%; detects radiolucent stones; invasive; contraindicated in active infection and distal Wharton duct stones |
| MR sialography | Non-invasive; uses saliva as contrast; accuracy similar to digital sialography; better alternative when digital sialography is contraindicated |
CT is the preferred modality in emergency settings for suspected sialolithiasis (also identifies associated infection).
Management
Conservative (Non-surgical) - First Line
- Sialagogues (e.g., lemon drops, citric acid) - stimulate salivary flow to help flush the stone
- Hydration
- Local heat application over the gland
- Gland massage
- Antibiotics if secondary sialadenitis/infection is present (e.g., amoxicillin-clavulanate)
- Analgesics for pain
Surgical / Interventional
Management depends on: size, location, shape, number, mobility (palpable vs. impacted), and surgeon's experience. The earlier the stone is removed, the better the prognosis.
Submandibular Stones:
- Distal stones (<2 cm from duct orifice, distal to posterior edge of mylohyoid): Transoral removal - milking or simple transoral incision (duct slitting)
- Small (<5 mm) distal stones: Sialendoscopy (endoscopic removal)
- Larger (>5 mm) distal stones: Duct slitting may be required
- Intraparenchymal 5-7 mm stones: Endoscopic extraction
- Impacted or non-palpable stones: External shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) - not suitable for stones >7-10 mm
- Proximal/hilar/intraglandular/impacted/megaliths: Traditionally submandibular gland excision (now last resort)
Parotid Stones:
- Small (<7 mm) parotid stones: Sialendoscopy
- Difficult cases: Combined transcutaneous approach
- ESWL for impacted stones
- Gland removal only as last resort
Sialendoscopy (Modern Gold Standard):
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Uses miniature semirigid endoscopes (0.8-1.6 mm) with an irrigation port
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Stones ensnared with a wire basket
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Large stones fragmented by holmium laser or lithotripsy
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Success rates 80-100%
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Preserves the gland (gland-preserving technique)
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Combined/hybrid technique (endoscopy + external incision) used for impacted stones
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After removal, a salivary stent may be placed for 2-4 weeks to prevent duct stricture
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Cummings Otolaryngology, pp. 1487-1490; Bailey & Love, pp. 858-858
Differential Diagnosis
- Parotitis / mumps (usually bilateral)
- Salivary gland neoplasm (submandibular gland enlargement - mixed tumor is the most common tumor here)
- Lymph node enlargement
- Phleboliths (on radiograph)
- Atherosclerosis of lingual artery (calcification on radiograph)
- Calcified cervical lymphadenopathy
Key Points Summary
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Most common gland | Submandibular (80-90%) |
| Duct involved | Wharton's duct (submandibular) |
| Stone composition | Calcium phosphate + carbonate + organic matrix |
| Hallmark symptom | Cyclical postprandial pain + swelling (salivary colic) |
| First-line imaging | Ultrasound |
| Preferred emergency imaging | CT (non-contrast) |
| First-line treatment | Conservative (sialagogues, hydration, massage) |
| Minimally invasive surgery | Sialendoscopy (gland-preserving) |
| Last resort | Gland excision |
| Long-standing complication | Acute suppurative sialadenitis / chronic sialadenitis |
Sources: Cummings Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (p. 1486-1490), Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery 28th Ed. (p. 858), S. Das Manual on Clinical Surgery 13th Ed. (p. 367), Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease
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| Section | Colour |
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| Definition + Epidemiology | Teal / Amber boxes |
| Gland Distribution table (why submandibular is most affected) | Teal |
| Stone Composition + Pathogenesis | Charcoal / Purple |
| Clinical Features table | Amber/Orange |
| Investigations & Imaging table | Blue |
| Management table (conservative → sialendoscopy → last resort) | Green |
| Key Facts & Mnemonics | Purple |
| Differential Diagnosis | Red |
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