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Rare Coexistence of Sialolithiasis and Actinomycosis in the Submandibular Gland Case Report ENT Updates 2016;6(3):148–151 doi:10.2399/jmu.2016003010 Rare coexistence of sialolithiasis and actinomycosis in the submandibular gland O¤uzhan Dikici1, Nuray Bayar Muluk2 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, fievket Y›lmaz Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey 2Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, K›r›kkale University, K›r›kkale, Turkey Abstract Özet: Submandibüler bezde siyalolityaz ve aktinomikozun seyrek görülen birlikteli¤i Sialolithiasis is a condition characterized by the obstruction of salivary Siyalolityaz, tükürük bezi veya boflalt›m kanal›n›n bir tafl veya siyalolit gland or its excretory duct by a calculus or sialolith. This condition pro- ile t›kanmas› ile karakterizedir. Bu durum etkilenmifl bezin fliflmesi, a¤- vokes swelling, pain, and infection of affected gland leading to salivary ecta- r›mas› ve enfeksiyonunu teflvik ederek tükürük bezi ektazisine, hatta da- sia and even causing the subsequent dilatation of the salivary gland. The ha sonra tükürük bezinin dilatasyonuna neden olmaktad›r. Bu olgu ra- aim of this case report is to present a rare condition of sialolithiasis of the porunun amac› submandibüler bezde siyalolitle birlikte aktinomikozun submandibular gland with actinomycosis. In this report, we presented a 35- görüldü¤ü nadir bir siyalolityaz olgusunu sunmakt›r. Bu raporda sub- year-old male patient having coexistence of submandibular sialolithiasis mandibüler siyalolit ve aktinomikozu olan 35 yafl›nda erkek hasta litera- and actinomycosis with a literature review. Patient underwent excision of tür taramas› eflli¤inde raporlanm›flt›r. Siyalolityaz nedeniyle sa¤ sub- the right submandibular gland due to siaololithiasis. Pathologic examina- mandibüler bez eksize edilmifltir. Patolojik incelemede gözlemlenen tion revealed chronic sialadenitis, sialolithiasis, actinomyces which all kronik siyaladenit, siyalolityaz ve aktinomiçes nedeniyle çap› 1.5 cm tafl- necessitate the excision of right submandibular gland with stones with 1.5 larla dolu sa¤ submandibüler bezin eksizyonunun gerekti¤i görülmüfl- cm in diameter. It should be keep in mind that sialolithiasis may be a pre- tür. Siyalolityaz›n submandibüler aktinomikozun predispozan faktörü disposing factor for submandibular actinomycosis and removal of the olabildi¤i, siyalolit veya bezin tümüyle ç›kart›lmas›n›n son derece öne- sialolith or the entire gland is of particular importance. mi oldu¤u ak›ldan ç›kart›lmamal›d›r. Keywords: Submandibular, sialolithiasis, actinomycosis. Anahtar sözcükler: Submandibüler, siyalolityaz, aktinomikoz. Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative infection. This invasive when a mucosal lesion gains access to the subcu- infection is characterized by formation of multiple taneous tissue.[2] abscesses, draining sinuses, and granulation tissue. The Sialolithiasis usually appears between the age of 30 and three major clinical presentations of actinomycosis include [3] 60 years. It most commonly involves the submandibular the cervicofacial region, pulmothoracic region, and [1] gland (80% to 95%) and less frequently the parotid (5% to abdominopelvic regions. In cervicofacial actinomycosis, 20%). The sublingual gland and the minor salivary glands the submandibular area, parotid gland and buccal space [4] are affected. Primary involvement of the submandibular rarely (1% to 2%) have sialolithiasis. The stones may reach [5] gland is not frequent. Actinomycosis with sialolithiasis of from 0.1 to 30 mm. While 85% of submandibular gland the submandibular gland is a rare situation.[1] Actinomyces stones are located in Wharton’s duct, the remaining 15% are found as commensal organisms in the human oral cav- are in gland parenchyma.[6] However, giant sialoliths (>15 ity, respiratory and digestive tracts. The bacteria become mm) in the submandibular duct have rarely been reported.[7] Correspondence: Nuray Bayar Muluk, MD. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Online available at: K›r›kkale University, K›r›kkale, Turkey. www.entupdates.org e-mail: [email protected] doi:10.2399/jmu.2016003010 QR code: Received: March 21, 2016; Accepted: April 14, 2016 ©2016 Continuous Education and Scientific Research Association (CESRA) Rare coexistence of sialolithiasis and actinomycosis in the submandibular gland Different aetiological hypotheses have been put about salivary gland calculi. These are mechanical, inflammatory, chemical, neurogenic, infectious, strange bodies, etc. Submandibular gland is more susceptible to the develop- ment of the stone compared to parotid gland. Wharton’s duct is longer and wider than the Stensen’s duct. Submandibular salivary flow is against gravity; and salivary pH is more alkaline; and mucin proteins, calcium and phos- phates are contained in greater amount than serous secre- tion of parotid saliva.[8] In this report, we presented a 35-year-old male patient having coexistence of submandibular sialolithiasis and actin- omycosis with a literature survey. Case Report Thirty-five-year-old male patient admitted to fiehit Kamil Government Hospital complaining of swelling in the right Fig. 1. Computed tomography scan of the right submandibular gland submandibular region. He had a history of episodes of showing calculus. right submandibular swelling occurring during meals and gradually decreased by resting. Physical examination showed increased sensation and pain on the right sub- Computerized Tomography examination showed bone mandibular gland. By intraoral examination, saliva flow density structure which was 1.5 cm of diameter in the right from the right Wharton’s duct was not observed. The ear, submandibular gland parenchyma (Fig. 1). Magnetic reso- nose and throat examination findings were normal. nance imaging (MRI) of the neck also demonstrated 1.5 cm Submandibular neck ultrasonography was reported as structure in the parenchyma (Figs. 2 and 3). “The right submandibular gland diameter increased; ducts Patient underwent excision of the right submandibular dilated in gland; and right sialoadenitis was present”. Neck gland. Cephalosporin antibiotic was administered and the Fig. 2. Axial MRI of the right submandibular gland. Fig. 3. Coronal MRI of the right submandibular gland. Volume 6 | Issue 3 | December 2016 149 Dikici O, Bayar Muluk N patient was discharged without problems. On the third day should be keep in mind that sialolithiasis may be a predis- of the patient’s discharge, he admitted to the hospital with posing factor for submandibular actinomycosis, and complaints of pain, swelling and discharge at the operation removal of the sialolith or the entire gland is of particular region. He was hospitalized, and pathology result of the importance. In our case, we thought that actinomyces infec- operation was reported simultaneously as “Chronic tion was present with the submandibular stone, and to be sialadenitis, sialolithiasis and actinomyces necessitate the induced by surgery. right submandibular gland excision with stones with 1.5 cm Actinomycosis in the head and neck has a better progno- in diameter”. Postoperative infection was thought to be sis than other sites since this region is more responsible to due to infection with Actinomyces. The patient was admin- surgery and antibiotic therapy. Surgery plays an important istered amoxicillin and clavulanic acid 1 g i.v (twice a day) role in diagnosis and treatment. High-dose intravenous for 10 days; and later, 1 g p.o (twice a day) for 21 days. The antibiotics for 2–4 weeks are a fundamental part of treat- patient's symptoms improved without the need for anoth- ment and 3–6 months of treatment with oral antibiotics is er surgical intervention. The patient gave informed con- recommended. Tetracycline and erythromycin are used in sent for using his data for scientific purposes. patients with penicillin allergy.[10] In our case, infection has been treated with proper therapy after the diagnosis with- Discussion out invasive surgery. Actinomycosis is an Actinomyces israeli infection. This com- The instrumental diagnosis of sialolithiasis is based on mensal organism exists at high amounts in tonsil tissue and several imaging techniques. Ultrasonography represents an carious teeth. Poor oral hygiene, diabetes, immune suppres- excellent first-level diagnostic technique because it reveals ductal and highly mineralized stones with a diameter of at sion, malnutrition and local tissue damage are predisposing [11] factors. These conditions may lead to infection and subse- least 1.5 mm with an accuracy of 99%. In this case, USG quent invasion of subcutaneous tissues.[8] Actinomycosis examination did not give definitive diagnosis but CT estab- infection usually spreads into nearby soft tissues without lished a definitive diagnosis. regard for tissue planes or lymphatic drainage.[2] The ultimate aim of giant sialolith treatment is to restore a normal salivary flow. When the stone can be pal- Cervicofacial actinomycosis is frequently the result of pated intraorally, the best option is to remove it through an oro-maxillofacial trauma, dental manipulation or dental intraoral approach. The choice of a surgical approach to caries. Cervicofacial actinomycosis mostly presents as a firm, access the sialolith with submandibular gland preservation painless, slow-growing swelling and a multiloculated abscess requires careful imaging evaluation, minimal invasive which frequently progresses to multiple discharging sinus- removal and transoral sialolithotomy. After surgical calculi es.[3] The infection, most commonly, presents as a chronic, removal,
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