Family Friendly & Specialty Dentists in London, UK
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Diagnosis of Sialodochitis
- Can be detected on CT scan or MRI scan as enhancement and dilation of the duct (sialectasis)
- Sialography shows segments of duct dilation and stenosis, resembling a sausage link appearance
- Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and imaging findings
- Biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis
- Differential diagnosis includes salivary gland tumors and other inflammatory conditions
Sialodochitis Fibrinosa
- Rare condition associated with allergic reactions
- Sudden swelling of salivary glands
- Linked to other allergic conditions such as asthma, urticaria, allergic rhinitis, and food allergy
- Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation and exclusion of other causes
- Treatment involves managing the underlying allergy and symptomatic relief
References
- White SC and Pharoah MJ. Oral Radiology: Principles and Interpretation. Elsevier Health Sciences, pp.1420–1421.
- Yousem DM and Grossman RI. Neuroradiology: The Requisites. Elsevier Health Sciences, p.480.
- Mafee M and Becker M. Imaging of the Head and Neck. Thieme, pp.10–11.
- Whaites E and Drage N. Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology. Elsevier Health Sciences, p.453.
- Michael Glick. Burkets oral medicine: 12th edition. Coco, pp.242–.
Diagnostic methods for Sialodochitis
- Can be detected on CT scan or MRI scan as enhancement and dilation of the duct (sialectasis)
- Sialography shows segments of duct dilation and stenosis, resembling a sausage link appearance
- Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and imaging findings
- Biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis
- Differential diagnosis includes salivary gland tumors and other inflammatory conditions
Sialodochitis Fibrinosa and its characteristics
- Rare condition associated with allergic reactions
- Sudden swelling of salivary glands
- Linked to other allergic conditions such as asthma, urticaria, allergic rhinitis, and food allergy
- Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation and exclusion of other causes
- Treatment involves managing the underlying allergy and symptomatic relief
