Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with swollen salivary glands helped by phenobarbitone
By Boydell, P et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2000·Animal Medical Centre Referral Services·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Presumptive sialadenosis in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat was brought in with swollen glands under its jaw, which can be a sign of salivary gland issues. After examining the tissue, the vet found no abnormalities, leading to a diagnosis of sialadenosis, a condition where the glands become enlarged without infection. The cat was treated with oral phenobarbitone, which helped reduce the symptoms. The cat showed improvement after starting treatment.
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Abstract
A cat was presented with signs associated with enlargement of the mandibular salivary glands. Histological findings were normal, consistent with a diagnosis of sialadenosis, and the cat responded to symptomatic treatment with oral phenobarbitone.
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