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Sialolithiasis in sub-mandibular gland is a common condition. Sub-mandibular fistula as a sequel of sub-mandibular sialolithiasis is a rare entity. We report a case of an unusually large sub-mandibular gland calculus causing a cutaneous fistula.
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Salilkumar, K., Gopakumar, K.P., Divya, G.M. et al. An unusual sequel of submandibular gland calculus—A case report. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 58, 303–304 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03050851
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