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Diagnosis and successful treatment of a caudal lingual abscess in a geriatric dog.

Journal:
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Year:
2007
Authors:
Kelmer, Efrat et al.
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery · United States
Species:
dog

Abstract

A 13-year-old, intact male, golden retriever was presented for glossomegaly. A diagnosis of a caudal lingual abscess was made by fine needle aspiration under general anesthesia. The dog showed marked clinical improvement following abscess drainage. Lingual abscesses should be included as a differential diagnosis in any dog with an unexplained acute glossomegaly.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17824331/