Sialoliths in the minor salivary glands of the upper lip

Sialolithiasis of the lower lip

“…The sialolithiasis of minor salivary glands occurs most commonly in the upper lip and buccal mucosa. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 It is relatively rare in the lower lip. 1 , 2 , 3 Here, we presented a case of the sialolithiasis of minor salivary glands of the lower lip in a 52-year-old male patient.…”

“…Taken these findings together, the sialolithiasis of minor salivary glands occurs most frequently in the upper lip and buccal mucosa. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 …”

“…The minor salivary gland sialolith is best treated by surgical excision of the salivary stone together with the adjacent minor salivary glands. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 The recurrence is very rarely reported after the total surgical removal.…”