Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal discharge and nose ulcers in dogs from aspergillosis
By Benitah, Noémi·Published in Clinical techniques in small animal practice·2006·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine nasal aspergillosis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with chronic nasal discharge and facial discomfort was diagnosed with canine nasal aspergillosis, a fungal infection affecting the nasal passages. The dog showed symptoms like a thick, sometimes bloody discharge and ulcerated areas around the nose. To confirm the diagnosis, the veterinarian used imaging tests and performed a rhinoscopy, which involves looking inside the nasal cavity. Treatment options included surgery and antifungal medications, which helped improve the dog's condition.
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Abstract
Chronic nasal discharge is a common clinical sign of disease in dogs. Canine sinonasal aspergillosis is a relatively common disease in dogs. The three hallmarks of canine nasal aspergillosis are a profuse mucoid to hemorrhagic chronic nasal discharge that may alternate with periods of epistaxis, ulceration of the external nares with crusting, and pain or discomfort in the facial region. Diagnostic imaging (preferably computed tomography, CT) of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is an important component of the evaluation of dogs with signs of nasal disease. Rhinoscopy is an important part of both the diagnosis and the therapy for nasal aspergillosis. Therapeutic recommendations for sinonasal aspergillosis have included surgery and the use of several systemic and topical antifungal drugs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16711614/