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[The significance of sialography in tumors of the parotid gland (author's transl)]. 1978

K Brezina, and A Czadilek

The significance of sialography in diagnosis of parotid gland tumors is based on the differentiation of chronic inflammatory, benign and malignant lesions. This method combined with history and physical findings will establish the diagnosis in 80% of cases with parotid gland tumors. Water-soluble contrast media are most useful for ductography. It provides good contrast, stays in the duct system for a sufficient period of time and will not cause inconvenience to the patient. Tomograms are particularly valuable in addition to the standard a.p. and lateral standard views. Chronic inflammation causes alterations with small paraductal contrast accumulations throughout the entire efferent duct system. Benign tumors may be recognized by straight ducts and interlobular paravasates. In malignant neoplasms filling defects are more characteristic than parenchymal staining. Peracute and subacute inflammations as well as tuberculosis are difficult to diagnose by sialography.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008297	Male		Males
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D008949	Adenoma, Pleomorphic	A benign, slow-growing tumor, most commonly of the salivary gland, occurring as a small, painless, firm nodule, usually of the parotid gland, but also found in any major or accessory salivary gland anywhere in the oral cavity. It is most often seen in women in the fifth decade. Histologically, the tumor presents a variety of cells: cuboidal, columnar, and squamous cells, showing all forms of epithelial growth. (Dorland, 27th ed)	Mixed Salivary Gland Tumor,Salivary Gland Tumor, Mixed,Syringoma, Chondroid,Adenomas, Pleomorphic,Chondroid Syringoma,Chondroid Syringomas,Pleomorphic Adenoma,Pleomorphic Adenomas,Syringomas, Chondroid
D009107	Mumps	An acute infectious disease caused by RUBULAVIRUS, spread by direct contact, airborne droplet nuclei, fomites contaminated by infectious saliva, and perhaps urine, and usually seen in children under the age of 15, although adults may also be affected. (From Dorland, 28th ed)	Parotitis, Epidemic,Epidemic Parotitides,Epidemic Parotitis,Parotitides, Epidemic
D010307	Parotid Neoplasms	Tumors or cancer of the PAROTID GLAND.	Cancer of Parotid,Parotid Cancer,Cancer of the Parotid,Neoplasms, Parotid,Cancer, Parotid,Cancers, Parotid,Neoplasm, Parotid,Parotid Cancers,Parotid Neoplasm
D010309	Parotitis	INFLAMMATION of the PAROTID GLAND.	Parotiditis,Parotiditides,Parotitides
D003287	Contrast Media	Substances used to allow enhanced visualization of tissues.	Radiopaque Media,Contrast Agent,Contrast Agents,Contrast Material,Contrast Materials,Radiocontrast Agent,Radiocontrast Agents,Radiocontrast Media,Agent, Contrast,Agent, Radiocontrast,Agents, Contrast,Agents, Radiocontrast,Material, Contrast,Materials, Contrast,Media, Contrast,Media, Radiocontrast,Media, Radiopaque
D003528	Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic	Carcinoma characterized by bands or cylinders of hyalinized or mucinous stroma separating or surrounded by nests or cords of small epithelial cells. When the cylinders occur within masses of epithelial cells, they give the tissue a perforated, sievelike, or cribriform appearance. Such tumors occur in the mammary glands, the mucous glands of the upper and lower respiratory tract, and the salivary glands. They are malignant but slow-growing, and tend to spread locally via the nerves. (Dorland, 27th ed)	Cylindroma,Adenocystic Carcinoma,Adenocystic Carcinomas,Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma,Adenoid Cystic Carcinomas,Carcinoma, Adenocystic,Carcinomas, Adenocystic,Carcinomas, Adenoid Cystic,Cylindromas,Cystic Carcinoma, Adenoid,Cystic Carcinomas, Adenoid
D005260	Female		Females
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man