title: Sialolithiasis in two chimpanzees.
abstract: Sialoliths were found in the duct of the submandibular salivary gland in 2 of 50 chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) examined, and were surgically removed. Recovery was uncomplicated. Although sialoliths are uncommon in domestic, zoo, and laboratory animals, the signs of sialolithiasis may mimic other problems.
authors.affiliation: Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center, Department of Periodontology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Orkin
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Braswell
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D002679:Pan troglodytes; D011859:Radiography; D012465:Salivary Duct Calculi / Q000032:analysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*