Histopathology and ultrastructural findings of pediatric sialolithiasis: a brief communication

Sialolithiasis is a condition in which the salivary gland excretory duct is obstructed due to the formation of calcareous deposits and is uncommon in children compared to adults. The treatment modalities range from a conservative approach involving hydration to a surgical approach. Though several st...

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Published inJournal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Vol. 48; no. 2; pp. 125 - 129
Main Authors Mustakim, Kezia Rachellea, Nguyen, Truc Thi Hoang, Eo, Mi Young, Kim, Soung Min
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) The Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 30.04.2022
대한구강악안면외과학회
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Brief Communication
치의학
Pediatrics
Histopathology
Transmission electron microscopy
Sialolithiasis
Ultrastructure
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Summary:Sialolithiasis is a condition in which the salivary gland excretory duct is obstructed due to the formation of calcareous deposits and is uncommon in children compared to adults. The treatment modalities range from a conservative approach involving hydration to a surgical approach. Though several studies have analyzed the sialolith micromorphology structures, studies on pediatric sialoliths remain scarce. This brief communication aims to describe the sialolith micromorphology to understand the mechanism of mineralization and growth of pediatric sialoliths. A 6-year-old Korean female presented with swelling under her tongue. The intraoral examination revealed a painless yellowish hard mass beneath the tongue near the Wharton's duct which was suspected as a sialolith. After receiving the informed consent, the sialolithotomy was performed under local anesthesia. The obtained stone was analyzed through histopathology and transmission electron microscope examinations to understand the mechanism of mineralization and growth of pediatric sialolith. The micromorphology and growth processes of pediatric sialolith remain undescribed. More comprehensive microscopic studies are needed regarding their distinctive characteristics. By expanding knowledge about sialoliths micromorphology, development of new preventive, diagnostic and patient-tailored treatment methods of pediatric sialolithiasis will be enhanced.
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These authors contributed equally to this work as first authors.
ISSN:2234-7550
2234-5930
DOI:10.5125/jkaoms.2022.48.2.125