Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal melanosis causing discharge in three dogs treated with tooth
By De Lorenzi, D et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2006·Clinica Veterinaria San Marco, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nasal melanosis in three dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs with a runny nose on one side were diagnosed with nasal melanosis, a condition where there is an unusual buildup of pigment in the nasal tissue. This was linked to a severe dental infection causing chronic nasal discharge. The dogs underwent dental extractions to remove the affected teeth and received a course of antibiotics. After treatment, all three dogs showed complete recovery from their nasal issues.
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Abstract
Cytologically and histologically confirmed nasal melanosis was detected by rostrocaudal rhinoscopic evaluation of three dogs with unilateral nasal discharge caused by a chronic and severe odontopathic rhinitis. The extraction of affected teeth and prolonged antibiotic therapy led to a complete resolution of nasal disease. The nasal melanosis could be considered a partial metaplastic transformation of mucosal respiratory cells with accumulation of intracytoplasmic melanin.
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