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==[[Pleomorphic adenoma other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]== | ==[[Pleomorphic adenoma other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]== | ||
CT allows direct, bilateral visualization of the salivary gland tumor and provides information about overall dimension and tissue invasion. CT is excellent for demonstrating bony invasion. MRI provides superior soft tissue delineation such as perineural invasion when compared to CT only<ref>{{cite journal |author=Koyuncu M, Seşen T, Akan H, ''et al'' |title=Comparison of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of parotid tumors |journal=Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg |volume=129 |issue=6 |pages=726–32 |year=2003 |month=Dec |pmid=14663442 |doi=10.1016/j.otohns.2003.07.009 |url=}}</ref>. | |||
==[[Pleomorphic adenoma pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]== | ==[[Pleomorphic adenoma pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.
Overview
History & Symptoms
Diagnosis
MRI
CT
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Diagnostic Studies
CT allows direct, bilateral visualization of the salivary gland tumor and provides information about overall dimension and tissue invasion. CT is excellent for demonstrating bony invasion. MRI provides superior soft tissue delineation such as perineural invasion when compared to CT only[1].
Pathophysiology
Treatment
Surgery
References
See also
- Warthin's tumor - monomorphic adenoma
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