Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal cysts blocking breathing in three flat-faced dogs
By Murgia, D et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2014·Animal Health Trust·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Intranasal epidermoid cyst causing upper airway obstruction in three brachycephalic dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Three brachycephalic dogs were brought in with breathing problems due to intranasal epidermoid cysts, which are abnormal growths inside the nose. They all had a thick, sometimes bloody nasal discharge. After imaging tests showed the cysts blocking their nasal passages, the veterinarians surgically removed the cysts. Following the surgery, two of the dogs showed significant improvement in their breathing.
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Abstract
This case report describes three brachycephalic dogs with intranasal epidermoid cysts that were causing additional upper airway obstruction. Although epidermoid cysts have been described in several locations in dogs, to the authors' knowledge intranasal epidermoid cysts have not been previously reported. All dogs had mucopurulent to haemorrhagic nasal discharge. Magnetic resonance imaging of the head revealed the presence of unilateral or bilateral intranasal cystic lesions obstructing the nasal cavities partially or completely, with atrophy of the ipsilateral nasal turbinates. The cystic lesions were surgically excised in all dogs using a modified lateral alveolar mucosal approach to the affected nasal cavity. Aerobic, anaerobic and fungal culture of the cystic contents were negative and histology of the excised tissue was consistent with a benign intranasal epidermoid cyst in each dog. Upper airway obstruction was clinically improved in two dogs.
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