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Abstract

AIM: To present an unusual case of 6 bilateral submandibular sialoliths and a review of the management of submandibular sialothiasis. METHODOLOGY: Presentation of a case report of a 27-year-old gentleman with a 10-year history of bilateral recurrent submandibular sialolithiasis. A literature review of to assess the occurrence and management of submandibular sialolithiasis. RESULTS: The observance of a rare phenomenon of bilateral submandibular sialolithisasis, which only occurs in 3-5 % of cases. CONCLUSION: The vast majority submandibular sialolithiasis occurs as single entities, multiple stones occur in only 3-5% of cases. Newer techniques have emerged for the management of this condition; however traditional methods are still being employed successfully. KEY WORDS: Submandibular Silaolithiasis, Diagnostic Aids, Treatment Modalities.