Sonoelastographic modalities in the evaluation of salivary gland disease

Purpose: The evolution of sonoelastographic modalities facilitated new diagnostic options in the evaluation of pathologies in numerous regions of the human body. While sonoelastographic modalities could be implemented in the clinical routine of various specialities, its benefit in the clarification of salivary gland pathologies, despite good accessibility, is still part of ongoing investigation. Material and methods: Sonoelastographic modalities (real-time elastography, virtual touch imaging, shear wave velocity = SWV) have been evaluated in the diagnosis both of tumorous lesions of the salivary glands and in ge…