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Sialolithiasis
Dr. Jamali gave a great answer. These stones are most commonly found in the submandibular gland, and parotid gland where stones can obstruct wharton's duct. It is frequently associated with chronic infection, dehydration but in many cases are of unknown etiology. These stone can sometimes be massaged out, surgically removed an sometimes may spontaneously come out on their own.
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