Difference between revisions of "Salivary Mucocele"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
*most common in the dog | *most common in the dog | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | An accumulation of mucoid saliva following salivary duct rupture or obstruction usually | + | An accumulation of mucoid saliva following salivary duct rupture or obstruction but the cause is usually unknown. It most commonly affects the sublingual and mandibular glands but can also affect the zygomatic and parotid salivary 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. | # '''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. | # '''Ranula''': An elongated swelling on the sublingual tissues on the mouth floor that can interfere with eating. | ||
Revision as of 09:56, 11 August 2009
 |
This article is still under construction. |
Typical Signalment
- most common in the dog
Description
An accumulation of mucoid saliva following salivary duct rupture or obstruction but the cause is usually unknown. It most commonly affects the sublingual and mandibular glands but can also affect the zygomatic and parotid salivary 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
Clinical Signs
Laboratory Tests
Diagnostic Imaging
Treatment
Prognosis
References
Hall, E.J, Simpson, J.W. and Williams, D.A. (2005) BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (2nd Edition) BSAVA
Merck & Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual