Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal mass blocking left nostril in Siamese cat treated successfully
By Farrugia, J P & Hall, D·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2026·Advanced Vetcare, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nasal hamartoma causing stenosis and partial obstruction in a Siamese cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old female Siamese cat was brought in because a mass in her left nostril was making it hard for her to breathe, causing her to breathe with her mouth open even when resting. A CT scan showed that her left nostril was significantly narrower than the right due to this mass, which was identified as a nasal hamartoma (a type of benign growth). The vet performed surgery to remove the mass, which improved the nostril's width and allowed her to breathe normally again. Two years later, the cat showed no signs of the mass returning and had a much better quality of life.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old, female neutered, Siamese cat was presented to the referral centre due to a mass causing obstruction of the left nostril that was previously diagnosed histologically as a nasal hamartoma. The mass was causing significant respiratory compromise to the cat resulting in open-mouth breathing at rest. A computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated a 48% mediolateral narrowing of the left nostril compared with the right nostril in a mediolateral direction. Surgical excision of the mass re-established the left lateral alar groove and increased the nostril luminal width by 45% when compared with preoperative measurements. Two years after surgery, there was no recurrence of the mass and the cat had sustained significant improvement to their respiratory function and quality of life.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41168984/