Clinical findings, surgical treatment and outcome in dogs with parotid duct ectasia: 14 cases (2010‐2023)

Objectives To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, surgical treatment and outcome of dogs diagnosed with parotid duct ectasia. Materials and Methods Medical records of dogs diagnosed with parotid duct ectasia between 2010 and 2023 at six small animal referral hospitals were retro...

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Published in:Journal of small animal practice 2024-03, Vol.65 (3), p.198-205
Main Authors: Martinez, I., Mielke, B., Rutherford, L., Cantatore, M., Cinti, F., Charlesworth, T., Puerta, B., Rossanese, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Animals
Dilatation, Pathologic - surgery
Dilatation, Pathologic - veterinary
Dog Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Dog Diseases - surgery
Dogs
Foreign Bodies - veterinary
Medical records
Parotid Gland - diagnostic imaging
Parotid Gland - surgery
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Objectives To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, surgical treatment and outcome of dogs diagnosed with parotid duct ectasia. Materials and Methods Medical records of dogs diagnosed with parotid duct ectasia between 2010 and 2023 at six small animal referral hospitals were retrospectively reviewed. Outcome was assessed by contacting the owners or referring veterinarians. Results Fourteen dogs were included. Lateral facial swelling was the most common clinical presentation. CT revealed a tortuous cavitary tubular fluid‐filled structure consistent with a dilated parotid duct in all dogs. Surgical treatment included marsupialisation of the parotid duct papilla, surgical exploration of the duct alone, parotid duct marsupialisation with surgical exploration of the duct, parotidectomy or en‐bloc parotid duct resection. The aetiology of parotid duct ectasia was not established in 13 of 14 dogs. In one case, a foreign body was retrieved from the duct. No recurrence of clinical signs was noted during the follow‐up period (range 21 to 2900 days). Clinical Significance Parotid duct ectasia should be considered for dogs with a lateralised fluctuant non‐painful tubular facial swelling. Surgical management was associated with a favourable prognosis without evidence of recurrence in all cases reported in the case series.
ISSN:0022-4510
1748-5827
DOI:10.1111/jsap.13685