Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry · 2008
A 37-year-old man complained about pain and a slight swelling emerging during eating in the left submaxillary area. Objectively: a painful elastic infiltration in the left submaxillary area. Mouth opening is not limited. Bimanual palpation in the area of mylohyoid groove revealed a compact movable oblong induration. Mucous membrane is unchanged. Duct of the left submandibular gland doesn’t excrete saliva. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Answer options
- Chronic lymphadenitis
- Salivolithiasis
- Submaxillary lipoma
- Retention cyst
- Pleomorphic adenoma
Correct answer
Salivolithiasis
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