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Review
. 2016 Apr;49(2):285-312.
doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2015.10.003. Epub 2016 Feb 20.

Parotid Gland Imaging

Ravi S Prasad  1
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Review

Parotid Gland Imaging

Ravi S Prasad. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2016 Apr.

Abstract

In this article, various imaging modalities are discussed for evaluation of parotid disease, from congenital to inflammatory to neoplastic etiologies. Key imaging characteristics are outlined using case examples. Introduction to biological imaging is highlighted. Additionally, image-guided biopsy techniques are illustrated for sampling parotid and parapharyngeal space lesions in a minimally invasive manner.

Keywords: Biologic imaging; Image-guided biopsy; Parapharyngeal space; Parotid imaging; Pleomorphic adenoma.

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