Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with trouble breathing from tracheobronchial fungal masses seen
By Snyder, Katherine D et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2010·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis--tracheobronchial zygomycosis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with severe breathing problems was diagnosed with tracheobronchial zygomycosis, a rare fungal infection affecting the airways. Imaging tests like X-rays and CT scans revealed masses in the cat's trachea and bronchi, but surgery to remove them wasn't possible. Unfortunately, antifungal medication did not help the cat's condition. This case highlights the seriousness of zygomycosis in cats, especially when masses are found in the airways.
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Abstract
Tracheobronchial zygomycosis is described in a cat with acute dyspnea. Zygomycetes are an uncommon opportunistic group of pathogens, and few examples have been described in feline patients. Radiographic, ultrasonographic, and computed tomography imaging allowed identification of tracheobronchial masses, with intraluminal and peribronchial involvement. Surgical removal was impossible and antifungal chemotherapy was ineffective. Feline zygomycosis is a serious condition that should be considered when tracheobronchial masses are identified.
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