Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Limitation of Computed Tomography in Identifying Intranasal Porcupine Quills in a Dog ().
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2019
- Authors:
- Captanian, Nicole & Palma, Douglas
- Affiliation:
- From Animal Medical Center · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A 6 yr old, spayed female, Rhodesian ridgeback was presented for a 6-8 wk history of serous nasal discharge after being quilled by a porcupine. Physical exam revealed mid dorsal maxilla sensitivity. Computed tomography showed a normal nasal cavity. Rhinoscopy revealed three porcupine quills which were removed from the nasal cavities. The patient's clinical signs had improved dramatically at 1 wk follow-up. This case demonstrates the limitations of computed tomography for diagnosing intranasal porcupine quills and the importance of pursuing rhinoscopy in patients with clinical signs of nasal disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31099605/