Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with noisy breathing and neck mass treated by lymph node removal
By Welsh, E M et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1999·Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Plexiform vascularisation of a retropharyngeal lymph node in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with a growing lump in its neck and noisy breathing was brought to the vet. After examining the cat, the vet found that the problem was related to a lymph node in the throat area. The cat underwent surgery to remove the affected lymph node, and afterward, the breathing issues and lump disappeared. This case highlights a successful treatment for a rare condition in cats.
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Abstract
Plexiform vascularisation of a retropharyngeal lymph node is described in an adult cat. The cat presented with a chronic history of inspiratory stridor and a slowly growing mass in the cranial cervical area. Clinical signs resolved after excision of the affected node. This appears to be the first clinical report of plexiform vascularisation of a retropharyngeal lymph node and its treatment in a cat.
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