Imaging will likely not change management in the ED setting as treatment involves conservative measures
80% of submandibular and 60% of parotid able to been seen on XR
CT and MRI
Ultrasound visualizes both the gland and the stone
High frequency intra-oral probes
Hyperechoic lines with posterior acoustic shadowing
Small stones < 2 mm may not shadow
Able to assess radiolucent stones
In obstruction, gland enlarged and ducts proximal to stone may be dilated
High frequency intra-oral probes
Hyperechoic lines with posterior acoustic shadowing
Small stones < 2 mm may not shadow
Able to assess radiolucent stones
In obstruction, gland enlarged and ducts proximal to stone may be dilated
Sialolithiasis
Buccal space infections
Symptomatic cholelithiasis
Dental problems
Choledocholithiasis
Canine space infection
Acalculous cholecystitis
Facial cellulitis