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==Treatment==

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Surgical drainage and removal of the damaged gland and duct is recomended. If this is not an option, then cervical mucoceles can be periodically aspirated. Ranulas can be treated by draining, marsupialization, or salivary gland removal. Pharyngeal mucoceles require complete gland and duct removal to alleviate the dyspnoea.

==Prognosis==

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Good providing no complications.

==References==

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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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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'''

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Guilford, W.G., Center, S.A., Strombeck, D.R., Williams, D.A. and Meyer, D.J. (1996) '''Strombeck's Small Animal Gastroenterology (3rd Edition)''' ''W.B. Saunders Company''

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