Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the morphology of normal parotid gland of the miniature pig (minipig). METHODS: Anatomic, sialographic, histologic and ultrastructural studies of parotid glands were performed in 11 Chinese experimental minipigs. RESULTS: Sialograms showed a long main duct and a triangular shape gland. All branching ducts extended from the inferior-posterior of the main duct. No necessary glands were found. Typical serous acini were found microscopically. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides basic structural information of the parotid gland of the minipig. It is considered that minipig is a useful animal model in the investigation of parotid gland diseases.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 121-122 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Chinese Journal of Stomatology |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Mar 2000 |
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