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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

A sialolith is a '''calcified stone within the salivary ducts'''. The sialolith is formed of an '''organic nucleus''', surrounded by concentric layers of '''calcium phosphate crystals'''.  

A sialolith is a '''calcified stone within the salivary ducts'''. The sialolith is formed of an '''organic nucleus''', surrounded by concentric layers of '''calcium phosphate crystals'''.  

If this is not possible, treatment involves direct '''surgical incision''' onto the calculus and removal of the stone.

If this is not possible, treatment involves direct '''surgical incision''' onto the calculus and removal of the stone.

'''Complications''' include the formation of a parotid duct fistula after surgery.  

'''Complications''' include the formation of a parotid duct [[Salivary Fistula|fistula]] after surgery.  

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