Salivary Gland Scan

Parotid Scan

What Affects the Test

Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:

• Pregnancy. A salivary gland scan is not usually done during pregnancy because the radiation could harm the baby.
• The inability to stay still during the test.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: September 11, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology
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