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Sublingual sialocele in a cat
Jean Bassanino1, Sophie Palierne1, Margaux Blondel1
1University of Toulouse, ENVT, Toulouse, France.
JFMS Open Reports
|March 6, 2019
Summary
A rare sublingual sialocoele in a cat was successfully treated with surgical resection and marsupialization. This case highlights effective management for feline oral mucocoeles, even when the cause is unclear.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Comparative Pathology
Background:
- Sialocoeles, or salivary mucocoeles, are uncommon in felines.
- Sublingual mucocoeles represent the most frequent subtype of this condition in cats.
Observation:
- A 1-year-old cat presented with a two-month history of right-sided oral swelling, dysphagia, and hypersialorrhoea.
- Diagnostic imaging, including CT, suggested a right sublingual sialocoele without an identifiable cause.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention involved resection of the affected salivary gland complex and marsupialization of the mucocoele.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis, and the cat experienced an uneventful recovery with no recurrence at seven months post-surgery.
Implications:
- This case underscores the efficacy of combined surgical approaches for treating feline sublingual sialocoeles.
- The use of CT in localizing the sialocoele and the updated surgical strategies offer valuable insights for feline practitioners managing this rare condition.
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