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  • Title: [Sialography, echography and computerized tomography in the study of the parotid region].
    Author: Gozzi G, Bellis GB, de Morpurgo PL, Muner G, Pozzi Mucelli RS, Dalla Palma L.
    Journal: Radiol Med; 1985 Nov; 71(11):752-6. PubMed ID: 3006161.
    Abstract:
    The diagnostic accuracy of sialography and ultrasonography (US) in the evaluation of parotid masses is evaluated. Furthermore the role of computed tomography (CT) in this pathology is discussed. In the personal experience US proved to be the best method in the recognition of a parotid tumor while sialography was superior in defining the intra or extraparotid site. The two investigations showed the same accuracy in the definition of benign or malignant nature of the mass. Therefore we consider US the only investigation in most instances; sialography could be performed when the site of the lesion is uncertain or an inflammatory lesion is suspected. CT is never the first investigation; its use is limited to a low number of cases, mainly for the evaluation of large masses and when the association US-sialography does not allow a sure diagnosis.
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