Bilateral atresia of the submandibular duct orifices

Seckin O. Ulualp, Sarah C. Rodriguez, Jose Hernandez, Matthew Hay

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Abstract

Atresia of the submandibular duct orifice is a rare developmental anomaly. Early identification and treatment of atresia of the submandibular duct orifice prevent feeding and breathing difficulties, dilatation of the submandibular duct, submandibular gland infection, or pressure atrophy. Imperforate submandibular duct should be distinguished from duplication abnormalities of the duct and other cystic lesions in the floor of the mouth. To date, magnetic resonance imaging findings of the atresia of the submandibular duct orifice have not been reported. The aim of this study was to describe clinical and radiologic evaluation of an infant with atresia of the bilateral submandibular duct orifices.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)184-186
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery
Volume28
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Otorhinolaryngology

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