Sonoelastographic qualitative analysis for management of salivary gland masses.

Objectives: Our aim was to investigate whether the use of a qualitative elasticity scoring method by sonoelastography is beneficial for management of salivary gland masses.

Methods: Thirty-six patients with salivary gland masses (30 parotid and 6 sub-mandibular) were prospectively included in this study. For each lesion, B-mode sonographic and sonoelastographic images were obtained.

[A case of leech infestation mimicking upper respiratory tract infection].

Urban life and industrialization leads to a decrease in the incidence of many parasitic diseases. Especially, using the supervised water supplies in urban areas decreases the chance of such infestations and limits it in rural areas. However, the people who live in urban areas and have diseases such as kidney stones think that mountain waters may be beneficial for their illness.