Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with infected nasopharyngeal polyp causing ear bone damage
By Pilton, Joanna L et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2014·Faculty of Veterinary Science, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Atypical, abscessated nasopharyngeal polyp associated with expansion and lysis of the tympanic bulla.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was brought in because he was lethargic, losing weight, and had a fever along with upper respiratory symptoms. A CT scan revealed a large, destructive growth in his ear that extended into his throat and surrounding tissues. During examination, the mass burst, releasing pus that tested positive for a bacterial infection. The cat underwent surgery to remove the affected area and was given antibiotics, leading to a full recovery.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old, male neutered domestic shorthair cat was referred for investigation of lethargy, weight loss, pyrexia and upper respiratory tract signs. On computed tomography, an expansile, osteodestructive lesion in the right tympanic bulla was identified. A soft tissue mass extended from the bulla into the nasopharynx, cranium and subcutaneous tissues. The nasopharyngeal mass ruptured during handling, liberating purulent material from which Pasteurella multocida was isolated in pure culture. The lesion was most likely an atypical, abscessated nasopharyngeal polyp. The cat was treated with bulla osteotomy and antibiotics, and made a complete recovery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24319059/