Suspected salivary mucocele?

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Suspected salivary mucocele?

  • 13 yrs
  • MN
  • Bichon mix
  • 5″ x 3″ soft fluctuant swelling near the R submandibular LN

Would this be consistent with a salivary mucocele?  No CF on the top structure, mild CF on the gland below.

I was there for an echo and was curious what this potential mucocele would look like.

Thank you!

Karen

Comments

rlobetti

Most likley, athough a

Most likley, athough a hematoma or abscess can look the same. Easiest way is to apsirate and see what type of fluid is aspirated.

EL

Looks like a steatitis or

Looks like a steatitis or cellulits pattern. Needs a needle cyto and culture for sure

4ebersoles

Thank you both!  I’ll

Thank you both!  I’ll recommend that. 

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