Case history, examination and investigations
In January 2020, a 56-year old male presented at our Department because of a right submandibular stone, determining recurrent submandibular swelling lasting five months. No comorbidity was reported. Clinical examination showed right enlarged submandibular gland. Ultrasonography demonstrated a right salivary stone that, at computed tomography, measured 25 x 15 mm and was located near glandular hilum (Figure 1a). The subject has given his informed consent to publish his case. The work has been carried out in accordance with The Code of Ethics of the World Medical Association (Declaration of Helsinki) and the Institutional Review Board.