Sialectasis
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]
See also
References
- ↑ "Radiopedia".
- ↑ Yousem DM; Grossman RI (2010). Neuroradiology: The Requisites. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 480. ISBN 0-323-04521-9.
- ↑ "Patient.UK".
- ↑ Miziara, ID; Campelo, VE (2005). "Infantile recurrent parotitis: follow up study of five cases and literature review.". Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology 71 (5): 570–5. PMID 16612516.
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