From:
Sukie Crandall
Date: 2011-07-20 17:44:09 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Vets can't figure out whats wrong
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
There are a number of possibilities, including a sialocele:
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/YPG1492
which reads:
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Dear Julie - a tooth root abscess is a possibility, but one of the key
things that you mention is how sudden it popped up. Yes, as Mary
mentioned, nerve sheath tumor is common on the face, and there are
other types of tumros, but they usually don't pop up quickly. One
other thing that should be included in the differential for a rapidly
appearing mass (like overnight or a few days at most) is a sialocele.
Sialoceles often occur around the orbits, and result from the rupture
of a salivary duct. Most appear on the head, but I have seen them on
the side of the face as well.
Was an X-ray doneof the head or oral cavity to further ensure the
possibility of a tooth root abscess. Was a followup visit scheduled?
If there is no response to the antibiotics, I would consider an X-ray
bony tumors occasionally show on the face) and certainly a fine needle
aspirate of the growth.
With kindest regards, Bruce Williams, DVM
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As is known by the moderators I have long standing permission from Dr. Williams to carry quotes of his material to the FHL, and in this case it is merely a repeat of something which originally appeared in the FHL, so can be carried here.
Sukie (not a vet)
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