Use of MR sialography and T2W fat-suppressed series in parotitis

Imaging can be helpful when investigating salivary gland pain and swelling. Typically in such cases, an ultrasound (US) or conventional sialogram would be requested in seeking obstructed or dilated ducts, a ductal calculus or an abscess within the gland. Occasionally a CT scan is requested. MR is us...

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Main Author: Phil Pretorius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2010-08-01
Series:South African Journal of Radiology
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Online Access:https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/474