DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF AN ANTERIOR LINGUAL MANDIBULAR SALIVARY-GLAND DEFECT - CASE-REPORT

Objectives. To describe an anterior lingual mandibular salivary gland defect (ALMSGD). A review of the literature shows only twenty-five pre viously reported cases. Methods. A twenty-six-year-old female was exam ined for comprehensive dental treatment when a well-circumscribed, cor ticated 1.5 cm diameter radiolucent lesion was noted in the mandibular left cuspid region. The patient's previous panoramic radiographs demo nstrated that the lesion was present nine years ago and had not change d in size during this interval. Results. The radiographic and clinical findings support the diagnosis of ALMSGD. Surgical intervention is no t indicated due to the lack of symptoms and stability of the lesion. C onclusions. This case is unique because the patient is the youngest re ported. It also supports the significance of a radiological diagnosis in the management of hard tissue lesions of the jaws and the importanc e of access to previous radiographs. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Scien ce Ltd for IADMFR.