Neuroimaging clinics of North America
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · May 2018
ReviewImaging of Submandibular and Sublingual Salivary Glands.
The submandibular and sublingual salivary glands are major salivary glands with a wide spectrum of pathologic conditions. The corresponding spaces along the floor of mouth have complex anatomy, best evaluated with cross-sectional imaging. ⋯ The most common abnormalities in these spaces are inflammatory and infectious, and computed tomography is currently the most common imaging modality used. The anatomy of these spaces is much better depicted with MR; however, all the modalities have their unique roles.
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · May 2018
ReviewImaging of Benign Neoplastic and Nonneoplastic Salivary Gland Tumors.
This article reviews the multimodality diagnostic imaging features of benign neoplastic and nonneoplastic tumors associated with the major salivary glands. Examples of neoplastic conditions that are depicted and discussed include pleomorphic adenoma, Warthin tumor, oncocytoma, peripheral nerve sheath tumors, lipoma, and hemangiomas or hemangioendotheliomas. Examples of nonneoplastic conditions that are depicted and discussed include ranulas, benign lymphoepithelial lesions, Kimura disease, and vascular malformations. Specific imaging and clinical features of these conditions are emphasized in this article.