Context: Sialolith is a common salivary gland disorder occurringcommonly in the duct submandibular salivary glands. Sialolithsize 10 mm is consideredto be unusual.Aims: This case report highlights the occurrences of a largeunusual sialolith in the parenchyma of the submandibular salivarygland.Settings and designs: The representative sample was 10%formalin fixed hard tissue measuring 45 × 35 mm and 10 gm inweight; and soft tissue measuring 40 × 30 × 20 mm in size.Materials and methods: The soft tissue received was sent forroutine processing, sectioned, and stained with hematoxylin andeosin and was observed under optical compound microscope.Conclusion: The clinician should carefully evaluate the painfuland nonpainful lesions of salivary glands and consider the possibilityof a sialolith even in the parenchyma apart from the duct.Timely intervention will eliminate or minimize the chances ofcomplications to the patients.
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