This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous (Salivary Gland), Subject name: Surgery
Most common site of sialolithiasis is 
Select and explain. 
A. Submandibualr gland, B. Parotid Gland, C. Sublingual Gland, D. Equally common in all salivary glands
A: Submandibualr gland
Answer: A: Submandibualr gland 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Submandibualr gland "Eighty percent of all salivary stones occur in the submandibular glands because their secretions are highly viscous." - Bailey and Love 25/eo Eighty percent of submandibular stones are radio-opaque and can be identified on plain radiographs. In contrast parotid stones are usually radiolucent and rarely visible on plain radiography.o Repeat from previous sessions