Routine and Advanced Diffusion Imaging Modules of the Salivary Glands

Ahmed Abdel Khalek Abdel Razek

doi:10.1016/j.nic.2018.01.010

Routine and Advanced Diffusion Imaging Modules of the Salivary Glands

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2018 May;28(2):245-254. doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2018.01.010.

Author

Ahmed Abdel Khalek Abdel Razek¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Mansoura University, Elgomheryia Street, Mansoura 35512, Egypt. Electronic address: arazek@mans.edu.eg.

PMID: 29622117
DOI: 10.1016/j.nic.2018.01.010

Abstract

This article reviews the role of routine and advanced diffusion imaging modules of the salivary glands. Routine and advanced diffusion imaging modules have a role in differentiation of malignant from benign salivary gland tumors, characterization of some benign salivary gland tumors, and staging of salivary gland cancer. The role of advanced diffusion modules in patients with salivary gland cancer after surgery, radiation therapy, or radioiodine therapy is discussed. Advanced diffusion imaging modules can help in diagnosis and staging of Sjögren syndrome.

Keywords: Benign; Diffusion; MR imaging; Malignant; Parotid; Radiotherapy; Recurrence; Salivary.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Contrast Media
Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Salivary Gland Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
Salivary Glands / diagnostic imaging

Substances

Contrast Media