S L Wang1, J Li, X Z Zhu, K Sun, X Y Liu, Y G Zhang. 1. Salivary Gland Disease Center, Beijing Hospital for Stomatology, Capital University of Medical Sciences, China.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To characterize the structure of the parotid gland of the miniature pigs (minipig). METHODS: Sialographic, anatomical, histological and ultrastructural studies of the parotid gland were performed on 11 minipigs. RESULTS: Sialograms showed a long main duct and a triangular shaped gland. All branching ducts extended from the inferior-posterior margin of the main duct. No accessory glands were found. Typical serous acini were found microscopically and histochemically. CONCLUSION: This study provides basic structural information on the parotid gland of the minipig.
OBJECTIVE: To characterize the structure of the parotid gland of the miniature pigs (minipig). METHODS: Sialographic, anatomical, histological and ultrastructural studies of the parotid gland were performed on 11 minipigs. RESULTS: Sialograms showed a long main duct and a triangular shaped gland. All branching ducts extended from the inferior-posterior margin of the main duct. No accessory glands were found. Typical serous acini were found microscopically and histochemically. CONCLUSION: This study provides basic structural information on the parotid gland of the minipig.
Authors: Roberta Targa Stramandinoli-Zanicotti; Laurindo Moacir Sassi; Juliana Lucena Schussel; Maria Fernanda Torres; Melissa Funchal; Gustavo Henrique Smaniotto; José Luis Dissenha; Andre Lopes Carvalho Journal: Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol Date: 2013-04