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CT scan shows sinus cyst in 8-year-old French Bulldog
By Baeza, Mercedes et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2023·VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Computed tomographic imaging of a maxillary sinus mucocele in an 8-year-old French Bulldog.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old male neutered French Bulldog was brought in because he was having trouble breathing through his nose after a recent surgery. A CT scan showed a cystic mass in his right maxillary sinus, which was causing the breathing problems. The vet performed surgery to take biopsies and found that the mass was a mucocele, which is a type of fluid-filled cyst, along with sinusitis (inflammation of the sinus) and glandular hyperplasia (enlargement of the glands). After the diagnosis, the appropriate treatment could be planned to help the dog breathe better.
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Abstract
An 8-year-old male neutered French Bulldog was referred for continued nasal dyspnea following a staphylectomy revision performed one month prior to presentation. The patient had a prior history of skin allergies and underwent brachycephalic airway surgery performed at one year of age. Computed tomography (CT) revealed an osseous-encased, cystic mass arising from the right maxillary sinus. Surgical biopsies were performed and a mucocele with sinusitis and glandular hyperplasia was diagnosed. Based on our systematic review of the literature, maxillary sinus mucocele has not been reported in the dog and should be among the differentials for sinus cystic masses.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37667996/