Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Soft palate cyst causing swallowing and cough in a cat
By Peterson, Nathan W & Buote, Nicole J·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2011·VCA California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Soft palate cyst in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 17-month-old cat was brought in because it was frequently swallowing, coughing occasionally, and making a snoring sound when breathing. X-rays showed a soft tissue mass in the soft palate, and a closer oral examination confirmed the mass. The vet performed surgery to remove the cyst, which was found to be a developmental cyst. Two months after the surgery, the cat showed no signs of the previous symptoms and was doing well.
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Abstract
A 17-month-old cat presented for frequent swallowing, occasional cough and stertor. Radiographic evaluation revealed a soft tissue mass at the level of the soft palate. Oral examination revealed a soft tissue mass within the soft palate. Surgical resection was performed. Histopathology was consistent with a large developmental cyst. Following surgical management the cat has remained clinically free of signs for 2 months.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21440476/