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Salivary Gland Scan
Why It Is Done
A salivary gland scan is done to:
- Find the cause of swelling in the major salivary glands. Swelling may be caused by an infection (Reference abscess Opens New Window), Reference inflammation Opens New Window, or a pocket of fluid (Reference cyst Opens New Window).
- See if a growth in the
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference July 28, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Howard Schaff, MD - Diagnostic Radiology |
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