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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Painful salivary gland swelling with meals

Recommended: Neck Ultrasound (or CT Neck without contrast for stones) is the preferred imaging study for painful salivary gland swelling with meals. US first for ductal dilation and stone identification.

Recommended study

Neck Ultrasound (or CT Neck without contrast for stones)

US No contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck Outpatient Reviewed

US first for ductal dilation and stone identification. CT for radiopaque stones and ductal anatomy.

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