Sialolithiasis in two chimpanzees

Orkin, J.L.; Braswell, L.D.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 196(10): 1651-1653

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488
PMID: 2347763
Document Number: 357806
Sialoliths were found in the duct of the submandibular salivary gland in 2 of 50 chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) examined, and were surgically removed. Recovery was uncomplicated. Although sialoliths are uncommon in domestic, zoo, and laboratory animals, the signs of sialolithiasis may mimic other problems.

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