Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasopharyngeal polyps in cats - symptoms and treatment
By Kudnig, Simon T·Published in Clinical techniques in small animal practice·2002·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nasopharyngeal polyps in cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A young cat with breathing problems and a head tilt was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal polyps, which are non-cancerous growths that can block the airway. The veterinarian used imaging tests to confirm the diagnosis and recommended surgery to remove the polyps. After the surgery, the cat was treated with a steroid medication to help reduce inflammation. The cat recovered well and was able to breathe normally again.
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Abstract
Nasopharyngeal polyps are non-neoplastic, inflammatory growths that arise from the middle ear or the eustachian tube and extend into the pharynx. The exact etiology of nasopharyngeal polyps is unclear; proposed etiologies include a response to chronic upper respiratory tract infection, chronic otitis media, ascending infection from the nasopharynx, or a congenital origin. Clinical signs usually relate to obstruction of the nasopharynx, with Horner's syndrome and head tilt being consistent with otitis media and otitis interna, respectively. Diagnostic tools include digital or visual examination above the soft palate, flexible fiberoptic caudal rhinoscopy, radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Ventral bulla osteotomy combined with traction removal of the polyp is the recommended treatment, although traction only followed by prednisolone therapy can be considered in some cases, especially when there is no evidence of otitis media.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12587283/