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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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Neck CT: You cannot fully see the parotid glands on a head CT, a soft tissue Neck CT is what you want.
Answered 3/24/2020
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Part of the parotids: might be seen, but not well. Need a neck CT or MRI.
Answered 3/12/2020
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