Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Recurrent ear polyps and yeast infection in a dog
By Boehm, Teresa M S A et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2020·Small Animal Medicine Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Recurrent polyp formation with Candida tropicalis infection and otitis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old Irish Setter was brought in for recurring ear infections and balance issues on the left side. After the first episode, a benign ear polyp was removed, but the infection caused by Candida tropicalis (a type of yeast) was harder to treat. Seven months later, the polyp returned, and the dog underwent surgery to remove the entire ear canal and a part of the middle ear. Following this procedure, the dog's symptoms improved, and the infection was resolved.
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Abstract
To describe a case of a recurrentotitis externa, media and interna in a dog with an ear polyp. A 9-year-old Irish Setter was presented with 2 episodes of otitis sinistra, left-sided vestibular syndrome and Horner syndrome 7 months apart. At the first episode a benign ear polyp was extracted andcultured from the left middle ear. The neurological signs disappeared within 7 days, theinfection was more difficult to treat. Seven months later, a polyp was found in the ear again and cytology was consistent with. A unilateral left total ear canal ablation with lateral bulla osteotomy was performed and a middle ear culture confirmed. Treatment led to resolution of clinical signs., an emerging pathogen, should be considered in cases of recurrent yeast otitis and may be difficult to treat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33086415/