Pseudoparalysis of Marginal Mandibular Nerve Branch by Big Submandibular Gland Sailolith: A Case Report

Authors: Kaur R*

DOI: 10.23880/ooaj-16000205

Volume 6, Issue 1

Abstract

Sailolithiasis is the second most common etiology of salivary gland after sialadenitis. Present case of 29 years old male patient with giant submandibular sailolith with stony hard feel below the left angle of the mandible. X ray and CECT neck used for confirmation. Because of big stone incidental finding of pressure paresis of marginal mandibular nerve was noticed. Even patient unaware of that. En-block Submandibular salivary gland excision was done by trans-cervical approach with complete recovery of the nerve within 3-4 post-operative weeks.

Keywords: Submandibular Gland; Marginal mandibular nerve; Pseudoparalysis; Salivary stones; Facial nerve

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