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case_images: Preoperative coronal and axial CT images showing a sialolith within the submandibular gland.
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case_images: Subsequent CT confirmed the presence of a 21 x 18 mm fixed stone located deep within the gland parenchyma (Fig. 1).
case_images: Intraoperative navigation identifying the location of the sialolith.
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case_images: Realignment was conducted as needed to ensure consistent anatomical mapping and precise localization of the submandibular stone (Fig. 2).
case_images: Intraoral extraction of the submandibular gland stone during the procedure.
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case_images: During dissection, the stone was accurately located within the gland parenchyma using real-time visualization, and it became palpable, distinguished by its unique color and texture (Fig. 3).
case_images: Fragments of the submandibular gland stone extracted during surgery.
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case_images: The stone was fragmented and removed in pieces because it was fixed (Fig. 4).