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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Salivary Glands for Sjogren's Syndrome: Diagnostic and Monitoring Insights
Published on: October 13, 2023
Sonographic assessment of the submandibular space
D C Howlett1, F Alyas, K T Wong
1Department of Radiology, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, UK. david.howlett@esht.nhs.uk
Abstract:
There is a wide variety of pathological processes which may present with swelling in the submandibular space. Although the submandibular gland is the most important structure in this region, there are a number of extraglandular causes of swelling which frequently mimic submandibular gland enlargement. In this review the use of high-resolution ultrasound in the assessment of the submandibular gland and adjacent structures is discussed and illustrated.
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