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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Sialolithiasis refers to the formation of stones in the salivary glands. Stones are most commonly found in the submandibular gland and parotid gland, where stones can obstruct Wharton's duct and Stenson's duct respectively. This calculus (sialolith - pronounced SIGH-al-low-lith) is a salivary gland stone consisting of layers of calcified organic matter - calcium phosphate and carbon, with traces of magnesium, chloride and ammonium. Sialoliths are not related to kidney stones.