Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with noisy breathing caused by bone growth in the voice box
By Skelding, Alicia Marie et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral laryngeal paralysis in a dog secondary to laryngeal osseous metaplasia.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old spayed female Lurcher was brought in because she had been making unusual noises when breathing for a long time. Tests, including X-rays and a CT scan, revealed a mineralized mass in her throat that was affecting her ability to breathe normally. Further examination of the tissue showed inflammation and abnormal bone growth in the larynx. The dog may need specific treatments to address the underlying issues causing these symptoms, so it's important to discuss options with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old spayed female Lurcher was evaluated for a chronic history of increased upper respiratory noise. Advanced imaging including digital radiography and pre- and post-contrast computed tomography (CT) scan confirmed the presence of an ill-defined soft tissue mineralized mass of the ventral larynx. Histopathology demonstrated pleocellular myositis and fasciitis with osseous metaplasia.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26834266/