The Role of Fetuin-A and Electrolytes in the Etiology of Sialolithiasis. (May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Demirhan, Hasan; Yıldız, Muhammet; Çelebi, Özlem Önerci; Baz, Şehide; İnal, Berrin Berçik; Yiğit, Özgür
• Is Part Of: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery. Volume 156:Number 5(2017)
• Page Start: 840
• Page End: 843
• Publication Date: 2017-05
• Subjects: sialolithiasis -- fetuin-A -- alpha-2-Heremans-Schmid-glycoprotein -- salivary glands -- saliva composition -- calculi; Head -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neck -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1177/0194599817697045
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0194-5998

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate serum and saliva fetuin-A, protein, and electrolyte levels in patients with sialolithiasis. Study Design: Prospective randomized controlled study. Setting: Tertiary center. Subjects and Methods: Twenty patients with recurrent sialadenitis secondary to submandibular salivary gland stones and 20 asymptomatic healthy volunteers without salivary gland stones were included in the study. Bimanual palpation and ultrasonography were performed in the patient and control groups. The electrolyte, protein, and fetuin-A levels of the serum and saliva were measured. Results: The serum calcium, phosphorus, and potassium levels of the patients were significantly lower than those of the control group (respectively, P = .04, P = .01, P = .04). There was no statistically significant difference between the serum fetuin-A levels of the 2 groups ( P = .06). The saliva phosphorus values of the patients were higher than those of the control group ( P = .05), as were their saliva fetuin-A and total protein values ( P = .001, P = .01). A positive correlation was determined between the saliva fetuin-A levels and the saliva phosphorus and potassium levels of the patients ( P = .04, P = .02). The magnesium level, which has been argued to be a factor in the prevention of calcification, showed an increased correlation with the total protein in the patient group ( P = .02). Conclusion: It is possible that the high levels of saliva fetuin-A, total protein, and phosphorus with insufficient of saliva magnesium levels may make a contribution to the formation of sialoliths.