International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 147-149, December 2009

Unilateral congenital cystic dilatation of the submandibular gland duct: MDCT findings

  • Ceyla Basaran

      Affiliations

    • Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Fevzi Çakmak caddesi 10.sokak No. 45, Bahçelievler, 06490 Ankara, Turkey
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  • Esra Meltem Kayahan Ulu

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    • Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Fevzi Çakmak caddesi 10.sokak No. 45, Bahçelievler, 06490 Ankara, Turkey
    • Tel.: +90 312 2126868; fax: +90 312 2237333.
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  • Fuldem Yildirim Donmez

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    • Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Fevzi Çakmak caddesi 10.sokak No. 45, Bahçelievler, 06490 Ankara, Turkey
    • Tel.: +90 312 2126868; fax: +90 312 2237333.
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  • Huseyin Gurkan Tore

      Affiliations

    • Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Fevzi Çakmak caddesi 10.sokak No. 45, Bahçelievler, 06490 Ankara, Turkey
    • Tel.: +90 312 2126868; fax: +90 312 2237333.
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  • Erdinc Aydin

      Affiliations

    • Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Fevzi Çakmak caddesi 10.sokak No. 45, Bahçelievler, 06490 Ankara, Turkey
    • Tel.: +90 312 2126868; fax: +90 312 2237333.
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  • Mehmet Coskun

      Affiliations

    • Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Fevzi Çakmak caddesi 10.sokak No. 45, Bahçelievler, 06490 Ankara, Turkey
    • Tel.: +90 312 2126868; fax: +90 312 2237333.

Received 6 October 2008; received in revised form 28 October 2008; accepted 30 October 2008. published online 12 December 2008.

Summary 

A male infant presented with unilateral cystic swelling in the floor of his mouth as a result of congenital stenosis of the orifice of duct of Wharton. Early diagnosis and treatment is important to avoid feeding difficulties and to prevent later complications. Multidetector computed tomography can be used as a diagnostic tool in order to differentiate congenital cystic lesions of the floor of the mouth.

Keywords: Submandibular duct, Salivary glands, Multidetector computed tomography, Stenosis

 

PII: S1871-4048(08)00073-7

doi:10.1016/j.pedex.2008.10.004

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 147-149, December 2009

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