Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
CT scan missed porcupine quills in dog's nose but rhinoscopy
By Captanian, Nicole & Palma, Douglas·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2019·From Animal Medical Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Limitation of Computed Tomography in Identifying Intranasal Porcupine Quills in a Dog ().
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old spayed female Rhodesian Ridgeback had been experiencing a runny nose for 6 to 8 weeks after getting quilled by a porcupine. Despite a CT scan showing a normal nasal cavity, a closer examination with a rhinoscope revealed three porcupine quills stuck in her nose, which were then removed. After the procedure, her symptoms improved significantly within a week. This case highlights that CT scans may not always detect foreign objects in the nasal passages, and a rhinoscopy can be crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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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 on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31099605/