Vol. 28 - Num. 109
Clinical Reviews
Submandibular sialolithiasis
Paula Castro Sestoa, María Ramil Méndezb, Aldara Pérez Gómezc, Eva López Picod, Esther González Garcíae
aPediatra. CS A Laracha. A Coruña. España.
bPediatra. CS Carballo. A Coruña. España.
cPediatra. CS O Ventorillo. A Coruña. España.
dPediatra. CS Matogrande. A Coruña. España.
ePediatra. CS Perillo. A Coruña. España.
Correspondence: P Castro . E-mail: paula.castro.sesto@sergas.es
Reference of this article: Castro Sesto P, Ramil Méndez M, Pérez Gómez A, López Pico E, González García E. Submandibular sialolithiasis . Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria. 2026;28:67-70. https://doi.org/10.60147/43d97d96
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Abstract
Sialolithiasis is an uncommon condition in childhood. The characteristic clinical presentation includes salivary gland masses and pain with eating. Imaging tests can be used for diagnostic confirmation. Conservative management is the first-line treatment; in the case it fails, there has been a trend toward minimally invasive treatments over traditional surgery in recent years. We present the case of a 9-year-old boy with submaxillitis secondary to sialolithiasis that had a favorable outcome with conservative management.
Keywords
● Lithiasis ● Salivary glands ● Submandibular gland