Imaging & Radiology · Oral & Dental · Hard
Sialography
Meaning: Imaging of the salivary gland ducts after injecting contrast to detect stones or strictures.
In practice: Sialography revealed a stricture in the parotid duct of the patient with recurrent swelling.
Word parts
- -graphy means recording or imaging
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