Parotid duct sialolith in a male dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius)
A male camel, aged 11 years, had a solid and mobile mass on the left side of the upper jaw. X-ray imaging showed a distinct, radiopaque and oval-shaped mass at the level of the parotid duct. The condition was diagnosed as left parotid duct sialolithiasis. The sialolith was surgically removed throug...
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| Language: | English |
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Assiut University
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Advanced Veterinary Research |
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| Online Access: | https://advetresearch.com/index.php/AVR/article/view/1627 |
| Summary: | A male camel, aged 11 years, had a solid and mobile mass on the left side of the upper jaw. X-ray imaging showed a distinct, radiopaque and oval-shaped mass at the level of the parotid duct. The condition was diagnosed as left parotid duct sialolithiasis. The sialolith was surgically removed through a transcutaneous approach. The male camel had uneventful recovery without complications. This paper reported a rare case of sialolithiasis in dromedary camel and described its clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and surgical treatment.
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| ISSN: | 2090-6269 2090-6277 |