Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Llama with chronic fungal nose infection treated by surgery
By Moll, H D et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1992·Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Entomophthoramycosis conidiobolae in a llama.
Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old female llama was brought in for chronic skin problems around her nose, which had been diagnosed as a fungal infection. After confirming the diagnosis through a skin biopsy, the veterinarian decided to surgically remove the infected tissue since previous treatments had not worked. The surgery involved creating permanent openings in her nose to help her breathe better. This procedure was successful, and the llama was able to breathe easily for three years afterward, although the fungal infection may still be present in a dormant state.
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Abstract
A 9-year-old female llama was evaluated for chronic dermatosis involving the external nares. The condition had been diagnosed as a fungal infection. Examination of punch biopsy specimens confirmed the diagnosis of Conidiobolus coronatus. Because of the chronicity of the disease and history of ineffective drug treatment, excision of infected tissue was attempted. Permanent nasal openings were created by suturing the nasal mucosa to the skin after debulking of infected tissue. Excision of most of the infected tissue enabled the llama to breathe easily for 3 years. Because C coronatus does not usually induce deep infections, it may continue to remain dormant in this llama.
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