Sonography of Salivary Gland Tumors and Disorders

Abstract

Diseases of the salivary glands are as common as they are diverse and can have different causes. Clinicians can differentiate salivary gland changes based on chronic systemic diseases, congenital and vascular malformations, and benign and malignant tumors. Acute infectious pathologies can also arise as a result of obstructive pathologies. A large number of diseases with similar clinical presentations have to be differentiated. Due to the improved resolution of ultrasound technology over the last 20 years, it is now used as the first imaging modality to examine salivary gland pathologies. It allows a quick, dynamic, and non-invasive examination of the salivary glands and the soft tissue of the neck. In order to accurately diagnose and treat patients, a very good knowledge of these diseases and their appearance on sonography is required.

Keywords

Speicheldrüsen - Sialadenitis - Sialolithiasis - Pleomorphes Adenom - Warthin Tumor

Publication History

Received: 27 February 2024

Accepted after revision: 14 November 2024

Article published online:
17 January 2025

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