Acute submandibular sialadenitis secondary to ductal stone

Case contributed by Fakhry Mahmoud Ebouda
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Recurrent pain and swelling in the right side of the neck.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Enhancing, enlarged right submandibular gland secondary to stone in the ductal papilla. The right submandibular duct (passing between mylohyoid and hyoglossus) is dilated. Note the density of the opposite normal submandibular gland is near muscle density.

Dilated submandibular duct (red arrow).

Case Discussion

Acute submandibular sialadenitis secondary to ductal stone.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.