What % of submandibular salivary gland stones are radiopaque?
Correct Answer: 80%
Description: 80% of submandibular salivary gland stones are radiopaque. SIALOLITHIASIS 80% of all salivary gland stones occur in submandibular glandQ, 10% occur in parotid, 7% in sublingual and the remainder in minor salivary glands. MC site is Whaon's ductQ > submandibular gland substance Composition of stone: Calcium and magnesium phosphate or carbonateQ Due to deposition of calcium salts, 80% stones are radio opaqueQ
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