Clinical insights on sialography in the era of modern imaging: A case report of 5 cases

Sialography offers a unique advantage for mapping the salivary duct network and identifying structural inconsistencies. It clearly demonstrates the presence and extent of benign obstructions, dilatations, and ductal variations that may appear only as nonspecific sialadenitis on ultrasonography. Furthermore, the flow and composition of the contrast media provide a therapeutic benefit. This case series, supported by comprehensively annotated procedural images, highlights the merits of sialography as a corroborative diagnostic tool-especially when point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) fails to accurately detect microliths or subtle ductal discrepancies. This article provides an oral healthcare professional's perspective on diagnosing benign obstructive salivary gland disorders.