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A sialogram is a test which takes an X-ray picture
of the salivary ducts and the related glandular structures. Sialography
may be performed when a disorder of the salivary ducts and/or glands is
suspected.
When you were referred by your
physician for a radiological exam, you may have been told about certain
instructions to be done prior to the exam, or when you were scheduling
your appointment, the scheduler should have informed you about the
preparations that should be done prior to your exam. If you did not or
if you want a recheck, you can refer to the information listed below.
Keep in mind that you may have been given some additional or different
instructions, based on your own particular circumstances. If you have
any questions, please call our hotline 16171 or (202) 3336-3310 (Mohandeseen), (202) 2417 5556 (Heliopolis) or
(202) 2528 4888 (Maadi) to speak with a radiologist if you have any
questions. It is best to call between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday
through Thursday.
Instructions
There is no preparation necessary for this examination.
Medications can be taken prior to the exam.
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The procedure usually takes
approximately 45 minutes. Test time may vary due to specific physician
requests.
After you are in the
examination room, you will be asked to change into a gown and provide us
with a brief history.
You will then be placed on
the x-ray table and an X-ray of your skull will be taken. You will open
your mouth and a spot light will be directed towards your mouth, so that
the radiologist can identify your salivary duct. A contrast material is
injected into the salivary duct by means of a thin flexible catheter, to
highlight the coarse and caliber of the ducts. Mild swelling of the
examined salivary gland may be encountered with a little pain during the
injection. Be sure to tell the radiologist if any pain occurs.
Multiple radiographic images
will then be taken. You will then be asked to suck a lemon that will be
provided to you (or you will bring it with you), to help evacuate the
contrast material from your gland. And then another X-ray will be taken
to complete the examination.
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After the test, you may resume
all normal activities. Your physician will discuss the results of your
ultrasound examination with you.
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Please call our hotline
16171 or (202) 3336-3310 (Mohandeseen), (202) 2417 5556 (Heliopolis) or
(202) 2528 4888 (Maadi) to speak with a radiologist if you have any
questions. It is best to call between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday
through Thursday.
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