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What is the main clinical indication for salivary gland imaging?
What is the main clinical indication for salivary gland imaging?
- Evaluation of function of palpable masses in parotid or salivary tissue
- Evaluation of the symptoms of dryness of the mouth, or xerostomia (correct)
- Evaluation of duct patency
- Differentiation of Warthin's tumor from other malignant or benign salivary tumors
What ions are actively excreted by the salivary glands into the saliva?
What ions are actively excreted by the salivary glands into the saliva?
- Iodides and technetium-99m (Tc-99m)-pertechnetate ion (correct)
- Calcium and phosphate ions
- Sodium and chloride ions
- Potassium and magnesium ions
What is the primary purpose of differentiating Warthin's tumor from other malignant or benign salivary tumors using salivary gland imaging?
What is the primary purpose of differentiating Warthin's tumor from other malignant or benign salivary tumors using salivary gland imaging?
- To evaluate the symptoms of dryness of the mouth, or xerostomia
- To determine the production and excretion of saliva using Tc-99m-pertechnetate
- To evaluate the function of palpable masses in parotid or salivary tissue
- To confirm the location of the salivary glands including ectopic glands (correct)
What is the function of Tc-99m-pertechnetate in salivary gland imaging?
What is the function of Tc-99m-pertechnetate in salivary gland imaging?
What is the primary use of nuclear sialography or salivary gland imaging?
What is the primary use of nuclear sialography or salivary gland imaging?
What is the main clinical indication for salivary gland imaging?
What is the main clinical indication for salivary gland imaging?
What is the primary purpose of differentiating Warthin's tumor from other malignant or benign salivary tumors using salivary gland imaging?
What is the primary purpose of differentiating Warthin's tumor from other malignant or benign salivary tumors using salivary gland imaging?
What ions are actively excreted by the salivary glands into the saliva?
What ions are actively excreted by the salivary glands into the saliva?
What is the primary use of nuclear sialography or salivary gland imaging?
What is the primary use of nuclear sialography or salivary gland imaging?
What is the function of Tc-99m-pertechnetate in salivary gland imaging?
What is the function of Tc-99m-pertechnetate in salivary gland imaging?
