Pediatric salivary gland imaging

Pediatr Radiol. 2009 Jul;39(7):710-22. doi: 10.1007/s00247-009-1232-7. Epub 2009 Mar 27.

Abstract

A variety of lesions occur in the pediatric salivary glands. With modern imaging techniques such as Doppler sonography, helical CT, and MRI, identification of a specific etiology is often possible. Knowledge of clinical information, normal anatomy, and imaging characteristics of salivary gland pathology are essential for appropriate radiologic evaluation. This review illustrates the various congenital, neoplastic, and inflammatory entities that can occur within the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual spaces.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pediatrics / methods*
  • Salivary Gland Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Salivary Glands / diagnostic imaging*
  • Salivary Glands / pathology*
  • Sialography / methods*
  • Ultrasonography