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A sialolith is a '''calcified stone within the salivary ducts'''. The sialolith is formed of an '''organic nucleus''', surrounded by concentric layers of '''calcium phosphate crystals'''. | A sialolith is a '''calcified stone within the salivary ducts'''. The sialolith is formed of an '''organic nucleus''', surrounded by concentric layers of '''calcium phosphate crystals'''. | ||
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==Pathogenesis== | ==Pathogenesis== | ||
| − | An '''ascending foreign body''', such as a grass awn, is normally the cause of the formation of a single sialolith within a [[Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|salivary duct]]. | + | An '''ascending foreign body''', such as a grass awn, is normally the cause of the formation of a single sialolith within a [[Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|salivary duct]]. In small animals, calcification of '''inspissated saliva''' in [[Salivary Mucocele|salivary mucoceles]] may also result in the formation of multiple small sialoliths. |
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| − | In small animals, calcification of '''inspissated saliva''' in [[Salivary Mucocele|salivary mucoceles]] may also result in the formation of multiple small sialoliths. | ||
A single, large sialolith in a salivary duct can cause some retention of saliva, however it is not thought to cause a [[Salivary Mucocele|salivary mucocele]]. | A single, large sialolith in a salivary duct can cause some retention of saliva, however it is not thought to cause a [[Salivary Mucocele|salivary mucocele]]. | ||
| − | ==Clinical Signs== | + | ==Clinical Signs & Treatment== |
| − | A sialolith | + | A sialolith present clinically as a '''palpable elongated swelling over the affected salivary duct'''. |
| − | + | The treatment involves '''surgical removal''' of the sialolith. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Verstraete, F. J. M. (1998) '''Self-Assessment Colour Review - Veterinary Dentistry''' ''Manson'' | Verstraete, F. J. M. (1998) '''Self-Assessment Colour Review - Veterinary Dentistry''' ''Manson'' | ||
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Revision as of 19:07, 1 September 2011
A sialolith is a calcified stone within the salivary ducts. The sialolith is formed of an organic nucleus, surrounded by concentric layers of calcium phosphate crystals.
Pathogenesis
An ascending foreign body, such as a grass awn, is normally the cause of the formation of a single sialolith within a salivary duct. In small animals, calcification of inspissated saliva in salivary mucoceles may also result in the formation of multiple small sialoliths.
A single, large sialolith in a salivary duct can cause some retention of saliva, however it is not thought to cause a salivary mucocele.
Clinical Signs & Treatment
A sialolith present clinically as a palpable elongated swelling over the affected salivary duct.
The treatment involves surgical removal of the sialolith.
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References
Verstraete, F. J. M. (1998) Self-Assessment Colour Review - Veterinary Dentistry Manson