I have been diagnosed with a submandibular salivary gland stone, 1cm in diameter located inside the gland itself. Specialist recommendation is surgery to remove gland and stone. Not recommended is removal by ultra sound (breaking up the stone) as this is only 40% successful and there is a risk of breaking teeth in the process. Removal of the stone by 'basket' treatment, inserting 'basket' into the gland from inside the mouth and drawing out the stone, would not be effective in my case because the stone is right inside the gland and not in the gland duct. I experience swelling and some discomfort when eating. The swelling reduces quite soon after eating but a small lump can always be seen under my jaw. If I come down with a cold or am feeling generally under the weather, the swelling seems to be more apparent.
I have had the stone for about 2 years and have decided to have the gland removed by surgery. Can anyone who has undergone this operation please contact me about their experience.
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Hi. Did you have the surgery? How did it go?. I have a blocked submandibular galnd under my left jaw. Not too uncomfotable , just annoying. I have a really good head and neck Dr. who's going to remove the gland, but can't fit me in for about 2 months. I'm a little anxious but she reassured me the surgery isn't even as bad as a tonsillectomy would be in someone my age(52). I'm looking forward to having this resolved.
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hi! as with jenny martinez's question of the 5/4/2006 - did you have the surgery? my surgeon is suggesting removal of gland but a
frightened of permanent dry mouth - how are you now - would really appreciate a reply
regards, jennifer
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I'm in Australia and have the same gland blocked. Currently orange sized from my right ear downwards. A lady at my school had the same problem and had the op (only found out when I saw the dressing and asked her what had happened to her neck). She told me she was worried about facial movements but the op turned into a success. This is only my 3rd time suffering and I've had no stones pass so I'm sure the blockage is closer to (if not in) the gland. After reading this site I'm sure this painful experience will keep on recurring and I'm going to be asking that lady from our school who her surgeon was and obtain a referal from my GP.
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