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Nose mass and draining tract in American cocker spaniel

By Bailey, T R et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2001·Veterinary Teaching Hospital·View original on PubMed

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Original publication title: Nasal dermoid sinus in an American cocker spaniel.

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dog

Plain-English summary

An American cocker spaniel was brought in because of a lump and a draining tract between its eyes. After some imaging tests and surgery, the vet found that the tract was connected to the dog's frontal sinus and brain covering. The diagnosis was a dermoid sinus, which is an abnormal skin growth. The dog received treatment through surgical removal of the mass, which helped resolve the issue.

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Abstract

An American cocker spaniel was presented for a subcutaneous mass and draining tract located between its eyes. Contrast radiography and surgical excision showed communication of the tract with the left frontal sinus and rostral cerebral dura, respectively. A dermoid sinus was diagnosed by a combination of gross and histologic findings.

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Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11265192/