Category
Special Imaging
Synonyms/Aliases
X-RAY OF THE SALIVARY GLANDS.
Abbreviations
N/A.
Report
Results ready 1HR.
Extra
EXAM TIME:30-45 MINUTES
Setup
All working days
Test in Brief
It is a test done to evaluate the salivary glands and the respective ducts.
Exam Requirements
Patient should come or call for booking. Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.
Instructions
Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.
Method
Patient lies still on the x-ray table. The part to be x-rayed is exposed to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures/ images of the inside of the body at different angles and positions, taking into consideration the region to be examined, type of exam and size of the patient. Images of good radiographic quality are printed & given to the radiologist for reporting. Doctors use it to diagnose pathologies within salivary glands e.g. blockages.
Usefulness /Advantages
To diagnose a blocked salivary gland or duct in your mouth.
