Mucocele salivar cervical em felino doméstico: relato de caso

Abstract

Salivary mucocele, also known as sialocele, is a salivary gland disorder that occurs more frequently in dogs, but can also affect cats. This study reports the clinical case of a neutered male SRD cat, approximately 1 year old, who was seen with an increase in volume in the cervical region. Anamnesis revealed normal behavior and no history of recent vaccinations. Physical examination revealed enlarged submandibular lymph nodes and fluctuating cervical volume. Initial suspicions included inflammatory reaction and lymphoma. After puncturing the site, the presence of saliva was diagnosed, confirming the diagnosis of cervical salivary mucocele. Complementary tests showed slight changes in leukocytes and platelets. The treatment chosen was sialoadenectomy of the right mandibular gland, which took place without complications. The post-operative period included anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and healing medication. The prognosis was favorable and fifteen days after surgery, the patient showed adequate healing, no recurrences and no xerostomia.