Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Severe trouble breathing in Yorkshire Terrier caused by larynx lipoma
By Brunnberg, M et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2013·Small Animal Clinic, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Infiltrative laryngeal lipoma in a Yorkshire Terrier as cause of severe dyspnoea.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was brought in for severe breathing problems and changes in its bark, which were thought to be due to laryngeal paralysis. Upon examination, the vet found a soft mass near the larynx, which was confirmed through X-rays. After surgery to remove the mass, it was identified as an infiltrative lipoma (a type of fatty tumor). The dog made a full recovery, but there is a chance the tumor could come back in the future.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier with suspected laryngeal paralysis was referred for further examination and surgical treatment. The dog displayed severe dyspnoea and dysphonia. Ventrolateral to the larynx a soft-elastic mass of 2 cm diameter was palpated and confirmed by radiography. Histopathological examination of the resected mass revealed an infiltrative lipoma/lipoma. Although the dog totally recovered after surgery, the prognosis remains guarded due to the high risk of a recurrence. Tumours of the larynx in general and an infiltrative lipoma specifically should be added to the list of differential diagnosis in dogs presented with clinical signs that could be misinterpreted as laryngeal paralysis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23403788/