Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Facial swelling surgery to remove salivary gland in a ferret
By Parker, Lindsay A. & Ganjei, Justin·Published in Veterinary Record Case Reports·2022·Veterinary Health Center University of Missouri Columbia Missouri USA, United States·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Partial caudal zygomatectomy for zygomatic sialoadenectomy in a ferret
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
A ferret with a swollen left side of its face for about six months was brought to the vet. After imaging tests, the vet found that the swelling was caused by a problem with the salivary gland. They performed a surgery to remove the affected gland while carefully preserving the surrounding bone structure to avoid any cosmetic issues. The surgery was successful, and the ferret's appearance remained normal after the procedure.
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Abstract
Abstract An adult ferret presented with recurrent and progressive left‐sided facial swelling of approximately 6‐month duration. Computed tomography was used to confirm that the sialocele was associated with the zygomatic salivary gland. Using three‐dimensional imaging, a partial caudal zygomatectomy was planned to approach the affected gland and perform a sialoadenectomy successfully. Preserving the rostral portion of the zygomatic arch allowed a normal globe appearance, and avoided undesirable cosmetic effects, including enophthalmia.
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