BACKGROUND: A salivary gland stone, also called salivary duct stone, is a calcified structure that may form inside a salivary gland or duct. It can block the flow of saliva into the mouth.

BACKGROUND: There are three pairs of major salivary glands in the mouth that secrete saliva. The glands produce up to one quart of saliva each day, which is composed of 98 percent water and 2 ...

Such obstruction can also progress to severe infection associated with high fevers, pain, and progressive swelling. Common Causes Salivary gland blockage can result from multiple causes including ...

BHUBANESWAR: Surgeons of a city-based hospital here removed 27 stones from the submandibular duct of a young man, suffering from salivary gland disorders. With complaints of recurrent swelling of ...