Pathology · single question
The most frequent location for a salivary stone (sialolith) is the:
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Correct answer: A. Submandibular gland / Wharton's duct
- A. Correct. ~80–90% of sialoliths occur in the submandibular gland/Wharton's duct, due to its thicker mucous secretion, alkaline saliva, and the upward (against-gravity) course of the duct.
- B. The parotid is the second most common but far less frequent.
- C. Sublingual gland stones are uncommon.
- D. Minor gland stones are rare.