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A new and rapid method of quantitative salivary gland scintigraphy has been developed. The uptake of pertechnetate in the glandular tissue and in a reference area in the neck are measured. The ratio between these measurements gives an index of salivary gland activity. By using this activity index, quantitative information on the functional state of the parotid and submandibular glands can be obtained. In cases of xerostomia such measurements may be particularly helpful in differentiating Sjögren's syndrome and sialosis and hence in the choice of appropriate treatment.
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