You have three pairs of major salivary glands: parotid, submandibular and sublingual. Hundreds of tiny ones sit in the lining of your mouth. They make saliva. Saliva keeps your mouth moist and starts digestion. An ultrasound scan shows the size and structure of the glands and the state of their ducts. At Oberig Clinic, ultrasound doctors of the Diagnostic Department do this scan for adults and children. There is no radiation.
When to get the scan
Most often an ENT doctor, a dentist or a maxillofacial surgeon sends you. Typical reasons: swelling near the ear or under the jaw, pain or pressure when you eat, a dry mouth, a bad taste, a lump you found yourself. Enlarged lymph nodes next to a gland are another reason.
Ultrasound tells inflammation (sialadenitis) apart from a stone in a duct. It tells a cyst apart from a solid lump. It also shows changes typical of autoimmune conditions, when the glands slowly lose function.
What the doctor looks at
The doctor measures each gland and checks its outline, density and texture, plus the width of the ducts. A swollen gland with strong blood flow usually means acute inflammation. A wide duct and a bright echo with a shadow behind it point to a stone (sialolithiasis). A cyst looks like a pocket of fluid. A solid lump gets its own description: size, borders, blood flow. The final decision is up to the doctor who sent you, based on the scan and your tests.
How the scan goes
No preparation needed. You lie on a couch and turn your head a little. The doctor puts gel on your skin and checks the glands on both sides, comparing left and right. If needed, the doctor turns on Doppler to look at blood flow. It takes 15-20 minutes. It does not hurt. You get the report right away.
If the doctor sees enlarged lymph nodes, they go into the report too. You can also book a separate lymph node ultrasound.
What happens next
You take the report back to the doctor who sent you. Inflammation usually needs treatment and a repeat check in a few weeks. A stone in a duct sometimes passes on its own. Sometimes it has to be removed. If the scan finds a lump, your doctor may order a fine-needle biopsy under ultrasound. We do it at the same clinic.
Common questions
Can I eat before the scan?
Yes. No food or drink limits. Just skip chewing gum right before the scan.
Do children get this scan?
Yes. Children usually need it after repeated swelling of a parotid gland or after mumps. The scan is quick and calm, so even small kids handle it well.
How many glands are checked at once?
The price list charges per anatomical area. The doctor decides how many areas you need. Usually both sides of a pair are checked.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book without one. With a referral, the doctor knows exactly what to focus on.
Salivary gland ultrasound price
The cost depends on how many areas you need and who does the scan.
| Test | Price |
|---|
| One salivary gland (one anatomical area) | UAH 995 |
| Same, by Honored Doctor of Ukraine N.V. Riepina | UAH 1,265 |
Prices are from the clinic price list as of 26.10.2026. They may change. Please check the current price with the contact center.
Why choose Oberig Clinic
- 17 ultrasound machines, 7 of them expert class.
- Scans are done by doctors including Nataliia Riepina, Honored Doctor of Ukraine, EFSUMB member.
- ENT doctors, maxillofacial surgeons, ultrasound-guided biopsy, CT and MRI in one clinic.
Address: 3 Zoolohichna St, buildings G and V, Kyiv. Book online at https://my.oberig.ua/ua/appointment/ or call +38 044 521 30 03.
