Ultrasound elastography of salivary gland tumors – initial experience

Aim: Elastography is increasingly used in diagnosing tumors of the breast, thyroid gland or prostate. The aim of this ongoing study is to assess whether or not elastography is helpful in increasing the diagnostic specificity of imaging in salivary gland tumors, since it has been proven that 2D and Doppler US, CT and even MRI are not very specific in this pathology. Materials and methods: 21 patients with a total of 23 lesions were examined. All patients presented with enlargement of one or more salivary glands; 20 of these presented with enlargement of the parotid region and one with enlargement of the submandib…