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A 28-year-old female asked:

Can saliva glands be seen on a head ct scan especially the parotid gland or would a neck ct have to be done to see this?

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Dr. Adam Lustiganswered

12 years experience

Neck CT: You cannot fully see the parotid glands on a head CT, a soft tissue Neck CT is what you want.

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau

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Dr. Michael Gaboranswered

Diagnostic Radiology 35 years experience

Part of the parotids: might be seen, but not well. Need a neck CT or MRI.

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