sialography

Last reviewed 10/2023

  • sialography allows examination of the architecture of the salivary gland and duct, whereas ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are particularly useful in evaluating masses in the salivary glands
    • sialiography - contrast radiography of the duct system:
      • distinguishes calcification not related to the gland and its duct

Reference:

  1. Bodner L. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2002 Sep;94(3):320-3.
  2. Can Assoc Radiol J. 1993 Oct;44(5):342-9

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