Submandibular Swelling

Case History: 55-year-old patient presented with pain and swelling in left submandibular region.

Figure 1. Shows low signal lesion in left submandibular region on all pulse sequences.

Figure 2. Shows low signal lesion in left submandibular region on all pulse sequences.

Figure 3. Shows low signal lesion in left submandibular region on all pulse sequences.

Figure 4. Shows low signal lesion in left submandibular region on all pulse sequences.

Figure 5. CT shows the lesion to be a calculus in the region of submandibular gland.

Figure 6. CT shows the lesion to be a calculus in the region of submandibular gland.

Initially, possibility of diverticulum was considered but CT showed it to be a calculus.

X-ray shows radiopaque shadow in submandibular region.

Sialolithiasis is the formation of stones in the salivary glands and their ducts.