Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Otitis media linked to soft palate problems in five cats
By Woodbridge, N T et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2012·Department of Surgery, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Otitis media in five cats associated with soft palate abnormalities.
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Plain-English summary
Five cats were brought in with ear infections (otitis media) linked to problems with their soft palate, which is the back part of the roof of their mouth. Some of these cats also had inner ear infections. The vets confirmed the ear infections using imaging tests like X-rays or MRIs, and they found the soft palate issues during a check-up before anesthesia. This study suggests that ear infections in cats can be related to soft palate problems, similar to what has been seen in humans and dogs.
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Abstract
The medical records of five cats that were diagnosed with otitis media and soft palate abnormalities, three of which had concurrent otitis interna, were reviewed retrospectively. The animals presented with unilateral or bilateral otitis media or otitis interna associated with soft palate hypoplasia (four cases) or unilateral soft palate cleft (one case). Otitis media was confirmed by radiography, CT or MRI. The soft palate abnormalities present were discovered on oropharyngeal examination at induction of anaesthesia. These five cases provide additional support of a link between otitis media and soft palate abnormalities in cats, as reported in humans and dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22798343/