Unprecedented association: Enormous calculus concomitant with salivary gland tumor.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 39228588.
- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1921_23 and PMC identifier 11368307.
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Abstract
Calculus represents a mineralized form of bacterial plaque, commonly developing on natural tooth surfaces exposed to a continuous supply of saliva. The salivary composition significantly influences the degree of calculus formation in individuals, exerting a pivotal role in this aspect. Reduced salivary output elevates vulnerability to oral diseases. Numerous contributing elements might be associated with the development of significant calculus, potentially implicating the existence of a salivary gland tumor, notably related to the left parotid gland. This report stands as notable documentation of an extraordinary and infrequent occurrence of calculus formation associated with a salivary gland tumor, presenting an exceptional case within the scope of medical literature.