Intraductally applied contrast-enhanced ultrasound (IA-CEUS) for evaluating obstructive disease and secretory dysfunction of the salivary glands
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Pamela Zengel & A. Berghaus & C. Weiler & M. Reiser & D. A. Clevert
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2010
Description
Obstructive diseases of the salivary glands are a common problem, usually based on sialolithiasis, duct stenosis, foreign bodies or other more rare causes. Secretory dysfunction, often associated with Sjِgren syndrome or post radiation treatment, is also a frequent problem. Several diagnostic tools exist to classify the disease; however conventional radiological imaging or ultrasound does not provide a diagnosis in 5–10% of all cases. Intraductally applied contrast-enhanced ultrasound (IA-CEUS) improves the visualization of obstructive diseases of the salivary glands. IA-CEUS is a promising tool for assessing the ductal system and to diagnose and characterize abnormalities. This study describes the assessment of IA-CEUS in diagnosing different obstructive and chronic inflammatory conditions of the salivary glands.
Eur Radiol (2011) 21:1339–1348 DOI 10.1007/s00330-010-2038-6 Received: 9 July 2010 / Revised: 15 September 2010 / Accepted: 21 October 2010 / Published online: 31 December 2010
