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Salivary gland tumor other imaging findings

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Other imaging studies for salivary gland tumor include PET scan and endoscopy.[1]

Other Imaging Findings

Other Imaging Findings

PET Scan

A PET scan is used to assist in initial staging of the tumor when other tests have been unable to confirm how extensive the tumor is and to find tumor recurrence.[1]

Endoscopy

For salivary gland cancer, an endoscope is inserted into the mouth to look at the mouth, throat, and larynx.

References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Salivary gland cancer. Canadian cancer society(2015)http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/salivary-gland/diagnosis/?region=sk Accessed on November 8, 2015

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