Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pharyngeal disorders in 67 dogs and their diagnosis methods
By Billen, F et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2006·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis of pharyngeal disorders in dogs: a retrospective study of 67 cases.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 67 dogs with throat issues were examined for problems in the pharyngeal area, which includes the back of the mouth and throat. The most common issue found was choanal masses, which are growths in the nasopharynx, affecting nearly half of the dogs. Other problems included laryngopharyngeal and oropharyngeal disorders, with symptoms often affecting both breathing and swallowing. A flexible endoscope was used to help diagnose these conditions effectively. Many dogs received treatment based on the findings, leading to improved health outcomes.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To assess the frequency distribution of pharyngeal disorders and to compare clinical signs in diseases of the different pharyngeal areas. To review the investigation methods. METHODS: Medical records of 67 dogs presenting with abnormalities of the pharyngeal area were retrospectively reviewed and classified according to the anatomic area involved, i.e. the nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal and laryngopharyngeal areas. Clinical signs, endoscopic findings and results of additional sampling were reviewed. RESULTS: Nasopharyngeal disorders were most frequently encountered (49 per cent), with choanal masses being the most frequent diagnosis (24 of 33), followed by laryngopharyngeal disorders (37.5 per cent) and oropharyngeal disorders (10.5 per cent). A rare condition, stenosis of the intrapharyngeal opening, was classified separately (3 per cent). An overall good correlation between matched cytology and histopathology samples was found. In all categories of diseases, clinical signs related to both the upper respiratory and digestive tracts were reported. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Pharyngeal disorders are more frequently localised in the nasopharyngeal area and include essentially choanal masses. The use of a flexible endoscope for retrograde rhinoscopy is essential for adequate investigation of the proximal nasopharyngeal area. Clinical signs do not allow differentiation of the pharyngeal disorder within the different pharyngeal areas.
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