Parotid gland apparent diffusion coefficient

Age is associated with parotid gland apparent diffusion coefficient in humans (r = -0.152).

“Meanwhile, the ADC values in the parotid glands had a significant negative correlation with age (r = -0.152, P < 0.001).”

Humansparotid glandn = 481

Quantitative magnetic resonance imaging analysis of salivary glands: effects of age and number of remaining teeth

Odontology·12 Jan 2026