Weissman J L
Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA 15213, USA.
Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 1995 Dec;16(6):546-68. doi: 10.1016/s0887-2171(06)80025-9.
CT and MRI have greatly facilitated evaluation of pathology of the three pairs of major salivary glands and the hundreds of minor salivary glands. Imaging can frequently offer a specific histological diagnosis for benign and malignant neoplasms of the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. Obstruction, infection, autoimmune processes, and congenital anomalies also are readily diagnosed. CT and MRI studies assess the anatomic extent of minor salivary gland neoplasms. Sialography continues to provide useful information about intrinsic abnormalities of the parotid and submandibular ducts.
CT和MRI极大地促进了对三对大唾液腺和数百个小唾液腺病变的评估。影像学检查常常能够对腮腺、颌下腺和舌下腺的良恶性肿瘤做出特异性的组织学诊断。梗阻、感染、自身免疫性疾病以及先天性异常也易于诊断。CT和MRI检查可评估小唾液腺肿瘤的解剖范围。唾液腺造影术仍然能够提供有关腮腺和颌下腺导管内在异常的有用信息。
