Congenital atresia of the parotid duct in a horse.
Congenital anomalies of the equine salivary glands and their ductal systems are rare. In man, parotid duct atresia is thought to be due to a congenital malformation of the first branchial arch. One horse with unilateral parotid salivary duct atresia is described. Imaging modalities available for accurate diagnosis, and treatment options, are reviewed.
Sadler
V M
VM
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1089, USA.
Wisner
E R
ER
Robertson
J T
JT
Moses
V S
VS
D000818:Animals; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006736:Horses; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography