Salivary glands: sialography: practice question

A ENT question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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ENT · Salivary glands: sialography

Sample item

In which situation is sialography contraindicated?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Acute sialadenitis

Injecting contrast under pressure into an acutely inflamed duct is painful and may spread infection, so acute sialadenitis is a contraindication. Iodine allergy is another. Ultrasound or MR sialography are alternatives.

Option by option

  • A. Acute sialadenitis (correct)

    Correct. Acute infection contraindicates sialography.

  • B. Chronic recurrent parotitis

    Chronic recurrent parotitis is an indication.

  • C. Suspected non-radiopaque stone

    Non-radiopaque stones are an indication.

  • D. Suspected duct stricture

    Stricture is an indication.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Acute sialadenitis. Injecting contrast under pressure into an acutely inflamed duct is painful and may spread infection, so acute sialadenitis is a contraindication.

Why is "Chronic recurrent parotitis" not the answer?

Chronic recurrent parotitis is an indication.

Why is "Suspected non-radiopaque stone" not the answer?

Non-radiopaque stones are an indication.

Why is "Suspected duct stricture" not the answer?

Stricture is an indication.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Salivary glands: sialography in ENT. Iodine allergy is another. Ultrasound or MR sialography are alternatives.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Salivary glands: sialography?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.