Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cartilage tumors in dog larynx and trachea cases 1995-2014
By Ramírez, G A et al.·Published in Veterinary pathology·2015·Laboratorio de Diagnó, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cartilaginous Tumors of the Larynx and Trachea in the Dog: Literature Review and 10 Additional Cases (1995-2014).
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Plain-English summary
A 5 to 11-year-old dog with breathing problems was diagnosed with a rare type of tumor in the larynx or trachea. In a review of 10 cases, most tumors were successfully removed through surgery, leading to a good recovery for the dogs. Interestingly, a significant number of the affected dogs were Arctic breeds, like Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies, which may indicate they are more prone to these tumors. If your dog is showing signs of breathing difficulties, it's important to consult your veterinarian for an evaluation.
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Abstract
Cartilaginous tumors of the larynx and trachea are uncommon in the dog. The authors describe 10 cases diagnosed between 1995 and 2014 and review 16 cases in the literature. Seven of our cases were tracheal and 3 were laryngeal. Two of the laryngeal tumors were chondromas, which have not been previously reported in this site. The third laryngeal tumor was a myxochondroma. Of the 7 tracheal tumors, 6 arose from the ventral tracheal wall, including 2 that were extraluminal. Tracheal tumor types included chondrosarcoma (n = 3), chondroma (n = 2), and osteochondroma (n = 2). All of the laryngeal tumors and 5 of 7 of the tracheal tumors occurred in adult dogs (aged 5-11 years). The 2 tracheal osteochondromas were in young dogs (3-4 months) and were intrathoracic, while the remaining tracheal tumors were cervical. Surgical excision had a good outcome in most cases. Combining our 10 cases with the 16 previously reported cases showed that 6 (27%) of the affected dogs were Arctic breeds (Alaskan Malamute or Siberian Husky) suggesting a predisposition in this type of dog.
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