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Review Article| Volume 26, ISSUE 2, P119-132, September 2018

Ultrasound-Guided Salivary Gland Techniques and Interpretations

      Ultrasound examination is standard in the initial evaluation of salivary disorders, providing a better assessment than palpation alone.

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