By Kendra Freeman, DVM, MS, DACVS (large animal); DACVS (small animal)

Presentation

A six-year-old male neutered border collie presents for soft, fluctuant swelling in the cervical region.

Challenge

1) Which salivary gland(s) are involved in a cervical sialocele?

a) Mandibular

b) Parotid

c) Sublingual

d) Mandibular and sublingual

2) The most common cause of salivary mucoceles is:

a) Sialadenitis

b) Trauma

c) Foreign body

d) Idiopathic

3) Which of the following is correct regarding preferred treatment for a cervical sialocele?

a) Marsupialization has a good long-term prognosis

b) Medical management with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories is the preferred treatment

c) Surgical excision has a low recurrence rate

Check your answers on page 2.