Question 36 (part 2) · LDEK · Salivary gland diseases
Choose true statements regarding the diagnostic imaging examination of salivary glands diseases:
1) scintigraphy allows for functional and morphological evaluation of the salivary glands’ activity;
2) occlusal X-ray allows for localization of salivary deposits in the posterior 1/3rd of the excretory ducts of submandibular salivary gland;
3) ultrasonography allows for identification of radiolucent deposits;
4) salivary deposits located in submandibular gland parenchyma are revealed on cephalometric image;
5) small size deposits may be invisible on OPG due to summative characteristics of the image.
Correct answer is:
2) occlusal X-ray allows for localization of salivary deposits in the posterior 1/3rd of the excretory ducts of submandibular salivary gland;
3) ultrasonography allows for identification of radiolucent deposits;
4) salivary deposits located in submandibular gland parenchyma are revealed on cephalometric image;
5) small size deposits may be invisible on OPG due to summative characteristics of the image.
Correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,4,5.
- B. 2,3,5.
- C. 1,2,4.
- D. 2,4,5.
- E. 1,3,5.
Hint
Consider which examination shows function, which detects poorly calcified stones, and which projection suits the anterior vs posterior duct.
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