Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Esophageal duplication cyst causing neck mass in a dog
By Gabor, L J & Walshaw, R·Published in Veterinary pathology·2008·Atlantic Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Esophageal duplication cyst in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog had a mass in its neck that was causing problems, and it was surgically removed. After examining the mass, the vet found it was an esophageal duplication cyst, which is a rare condition not previously reported in dogs. The surgery was successful, and the dog was able to recover well after the procedure.
People also search for: dog neck mass · esophageal duplication cyst in dogs · dog surgery recovery
Abstract
A cranial cervical mass was surgically removed from a dog. On histologic examination, the mass was consistent with an esophageal duplication cyst, a condition rare in humans and not reported in the dog.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18192578/