Salivary Gland Scan

Parotid Scan

How It Feels

You may not feel pain from the IV needle or you may feel a quick sting or pinch. A salivary gland scan usually does not cause pain.

You may find it hard to lie still during the scan.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: November 12, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology Kenneth B. Sutherland, CD, BSc, MD, FRCPC - Diagnostic Radiology
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