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Salivary mucoceles.

D R Waldron1, M M Smith

  • 1Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060.

Problems in Veterinary Medicine
|June 1, 1991
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Salivary gland disease is uncommon in pets, with salivary mucinosis being the most frequent diagnosis. Treatment involves surgical removal of the affected gland and draining the mucocele.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Comparative Pathology

Background:

  • Salivary gland diseases are rare in domestic animals.
  • Salivary mucinosis is the most common salivary gland disorder in dogs and cats.
  • Mucoceles are accumulations of saliva in various body locations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the incidence and management of salivary gland diseases in companion animals.
  • To highlight salivary mucinosis as the predominant salivary gland condition.
  • To describe the anatomical locations and definitive treatment for mucinosis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of salivary gland diseases in dogs and cats.
  • Analysis of diagnostic frequency for various salivary gland disorders.
  • Description of the standard surgical approach for mucocele treatment.

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Main Results:

  • The overall incidence of salivary gland disease in dogs and cats is low.
  • Salivary mucinosis is the most frequently diagnosed salivary gland disease.
  • Mucoceles occur in subcutaneous, sublingual, pharyngeal, or periorbital areas.

Conclusions:

  • Salivary gland diseases are infrequent in veterinary practice.
  • Salivary mucinosis requires surgical intervention for effective management.
  • Excision of the affected gland and mucocele drainage are definitive therapies.