Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal tumor surgery and treatment in a French Bulldog
By Prudic, Rochelle A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2020·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lateral rhinotomy and coblation for treatment of a nasal hamartoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old spayed female French Bulldog was brought in for a persistent runny nose and noisy breathing on the right side for the past four months. After examining her, the vet found a large mass blocking her right nasal passage. The dog underwent surgery to remove the mass using a technique called coblation, which helps to remove tissue with minimal damage. She recovered well, with only minor bleeding, and was sent home the next day. Eight months later, follow-up scans showed no signs of the mass returning, and her owners reported only occasional clear nasal discharge.
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Abstract
CASE DESCRIPTION: A 4-year-old spayed female French Bulldog was referred for treatment of a suspected right-sided nasal angiofibroma associated with a 4-month history of unilateral nasal discharge and stertor. CLINICAL FINDINGS: The dog appeared healthy other than right-sided mucoid debris and decreased airflow through the right naris. The dog was anesthetized, and a large intranasal mass was observed obstructing the right nasal passage and abutting the nasal septum. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME: A lateral rhinotomy was performed, and rigid endoscopes (0° and 30°) were used to examine the right nasal cavity. The mass filled the anterior aspect of the nasal cavity and involved a portion of the nasal turbinates with some erosion. A coblation unit was used to ablate tumor tissue laterally to remove the tumor in piecemeal fashion. Recovery was routine with only minor epistaxis after surgery, and the dog was discharged the next day. Eight months after surgery, follow-up CT revealed right-sided nasal turbinate and conchal atrophy consistent with prior mass ablation. No macroscopic recurrence was detected, and the owners reported only rare, clear rhinorrhea. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Findings suggested that coblation may be an alternative to radiation therapy for vascular tumors with minimal invasion and low metastatic potential.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32412871/