CT sialography: utilising acinar filling

The technique of computed tomographic sialography (CTS) has been demonstrated to be valuable in the diagnosis of masses of the major salivary glands. Forty-one CT sialograms were performed in 35 patients using acinar glandular filling with oily contrast material. Twenty-two mass lesions and seven cases of inflammatory disease were identified. There were two instances of mild parotitis following the procedure. CTS performed with this technique was found to be a safe, accurate method for evaluating salivary gland masses.