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Salivary duct stones   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Sialolithiasis

Symptoms

Note: Symptoms are most pronounced when eating or drinking.

Signs and Tests

An examination of the head and neck by the health care provider or dentist shows one or more enlarged, tender salivary glands. The stone may be palpable during examination.

Facial X-rays confirm the diagnosis.

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