Sialectasis Explained

Sialectasis (also termed sialectasia, or siadochiectasis)[1] is cystic dilation of the ducts of salivary glands.[2] It may be caused by salivary duct strictures or stones (sialolithiasis).[3] It can also rarely be congenital.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Radiopedia.
  2. Book: Yousem DM. Grossman RI. Neuroradiology: The Requisites. 2010. Elsevier Health Sciences. 978-0-323-04521-6. 480.
  3. Web site: Patient.UK.
  4. Miziara. ID. Campelo. VE. Infantile recurrent parotitis: follow up study of five cases and literature review.. Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. 2005. 71. 5. 570–5. 10.1016/s1808-8694(15)31259-3. 16612516. free. 9441967.

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