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| + | ==Typical Signalment== |
| + | *most common in the dog |
| + | ==Description== |
| + | An accumulation of mucoid saliva following salivary duct rupture or obstruction usually post trauma. It most commonly affects the sublingual and mandibular glands. The saliva accumulates in one of three places: |
| + | # '''Cervical mucocele''': The most common site, develop caudal and ventral to the mandible and is usually to one side but may also be in the midline. |
| + | # '''Ranula''': An elongated swelling on the sublingual tissues on the mouth floor that can interfere with eating. |
| + | # '''Pharyngeal wall''': A less common site, may interfere within breathing and eatting. |
| + | ==Diagnosis== |
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| + | ===Laboratory Tests=== |
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| + | ===Diagnostic Imaging=== |
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| + | ==Treatment== |
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| + | ==Prognosis== |
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| + | ==References== |
| + | Hall, E.J, Simpson, J.W. and Williams, D.A. (2005) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)''' ''BSAVA'' |
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| + | Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' |