Salivary Duct Calculi
| Definition: |
Presence of small calculi in the terminal salivary ducts (salivary sand), or stones (larger calculi) found in the larger ducts. |
| Notes: |
chem composition of calculi: use /chem; /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with specific precoord salivary gland dis term (IM); do not confuse with SALIVARY GLAND CALCULI |
Salivary Duct Calculi Definitions and Terms
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