Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with breathing trouble from leishmaniosis larynx tumor
By Torrent, E et al.·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·2018·Hospital Clí, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Laryngeal Granuloma due to Leishmania spp. Infection in a Dog.
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Plain-English summary
A French bulldog with a history of leishmaniasis (a disease caused by a parasite) was brought in for breathing problems due to a mass in its throat. The vet removed the mass, and tests showed it was caused by the leishmania infection. After surgery, the dog's breathing improved, but three months later, it showed signs of leishmaniasis again. Fortunately, the dog responded well to treatment for the infection.
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Abstract
A French bulldog with a previous history of leishmaniosis was presented due to respiratory distress associated with a laryngeal mass. The mass was excised and cytological and histopathological examination revealed pyogranulomatous inflammation with Leishmania spp. amastigotes. After surgery, the respiratory condition resolved; however, 3 months later the dog developed clinicopathological signs of leishmaniosis, which improved with systemic treatment. This case shows an atypical presentation of leishmaniosis with a focal tumour-like mass in the vocal folds as the only clinical sign.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29422317/