Abstract
Imaging techniques are increasingly important in the evaluation of salivary gland pathology. Cross-sectional imaging is mostly used to diagnose masses, particularly in and around the parotid gland. Imaging studies are usually performed to assess the extent of a lesion and its relationship with adjacent structures as a basis for adequate therapy planning. Although this technique sometimes leads to the correct assessment of the nature of a lesion, imaging studies rarely permit tissue-specific diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the cross-sectional imaging techniques that have recently become available. The experience with this new diagnostic modality is limited but promising. In salivary gland disorders, the application of MRI has been mainly restricted to the parotid gland. Unlike computed tomography (CT), MRI can provide cross-sectional images in different planes without repositioning the patient. To date, MRI seems to be a safe imaging modality when contraindications are taken into account (1).
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