Histopathology and ultrastructural findings of pediatric sialolithiasis: a brief communication

• 발행기관: 대한구강악안면외과학회
• 저자명: Kezia Rachellea Mustakim Truc Thi Hoang Nguyen Mi Young Eo Soung Min Kim
• 간행물 정보: 『대한구강악안면외과학회지』대한구강악안면외과학회지 제48권 제2호, 125~129쪽, 전체 5쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 내과학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2022.04.30

영문 초록

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.

목차

I. Introduction

II. Case Report

III. Discussion

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키워드

Pediatrics Sialolithiasis Histopathology Transmission electron microscopy Ultrastructure