title: Congenital atresia of the parotid duct in a horse.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1089, USA.
authors.forename: V M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Sadler
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Wisner
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Moses
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006736:Horses; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography