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What is the normal result of a salivary gland scan?
A normal result of a salivary gland scan shows normal uptake and excretion of the radioactive tracer by the salivary glands. This indicates proper functioning of the salivary glands with no blockages or obstructions.
How long to salivary gland scans take?
The entire process takes about ten minutes for the injection and 30-45 minutes for the scan.
Why are salivary gland scans performed?
A salivary gland scan is done to help diagnose the cause of dry mouth. It is a test that is done when Sjogren's syndrome, salivary duct obstruction, asymmetric hypertrophy, or growths such as Warthin's tumors are suspected.
What three structures pass through the salivary gland?
The duct of the salivary gland, the facial nerve, and the lingual nerve pass through the salivary gland.
Swelling of the parotid gland?
The most common cause of a salivary gland lump is mumps, which usually affects children and typically causes painful swellings on both sides of the face. However there are many other causes of swelling in the salivary glands, for example salivary gland infection, salivary gland cancer, systemic diseases and drugs.The main clinical feature of salivary gland cancer is swelling in the salivary gland region though it does not exactly indicate that you have cancer as most salivary gland tumors are benign.Read more about salivary gland cancer herehttp://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/11/25/how-to-prevent-salivary-gland-cancer/
What is the medical term meaning salivary gland scan?
A salivary gland scan, also called a parotid gland scan
What is the normal result of a salivary gland scan?
A normal result of a salivary gland scan shows normal uptake and excretion of the radioactive tracer by the salivary glands. This indicates proper functioning of the salivary glands with no blockages or obstructions.
What aftercare is required for a salivary gland scan?
Patients can return to normal activities immediately
What risks are associated with salivary gland scans?
A salivary gland scan is a safe test. The only risk is to the fetus of a pregnant woman. Women who are pregnant should discuss the risks and benefits of this procedure with their doctor.
How long to salivary gland scans take?
The entire process takes about ten minutes for the injection and 30-45 minutes for the scan.
What is the smallest salivary gland?
It's the sublingual salivary gland.
Why are salivary gland scans performed?
A salivary gland scan is done to help diagnose the cause of dry mouth. It is a test that is done when Sjogren's syndrome, salivary duct obstruction, asymmetric hypertrophy, or growths such as Warthin's tumors are suspected.
What salivary gland is the largest?
The largest salivary gland is parotid
What three structures pass through the salivary gland?
The duct of the salivary gland, the facial nerve, and the lingual nerve pass through the salivary gland.
What is an abnormal result of a salivary gland scan?
Abnormally functioning salivary glands fail to exhibit a normal uptake and secretion pattern. This test does not differentiate between benign and malignant lesions.
What is an example of an exocrine gland?
The salivary gland.
What is the name of the salivary gland that is near the ear?
The name of that salivary gland is parotid gland. That is the biggest of all the salivary glands.
