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Which seems to be best at showing a salivary duct gland stone--x-ray, ultrasound, mri scan, or ct scan of the face?

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

All: Of these tests have advantages and disadvantages. See which one your doctor is most comfortable with. See radiologyinfo.Org for discussion of these imaging modalities.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 11/29/2014

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