Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thoracic pyogranuloma abscesses in three dogs with actinomycosis
By Sivacolundhu, R K et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2001·School of Veterinary Clinical Science, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Thoracic actinomycosis (arcanobacteriosis) or nocardiosis causing thoracic pyogranuloma formation in three dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs, aged 2 to 5 years, were brought in with large abscesses in their chests, which caused various symptoms not always related to breathing problems. Two of the dogs improved after surgery to drain the abscess and received medication, while one dog unfortunately died during surgery. The study suggests that a mix of surgery and antibiotics can lead to a fair-to-good recovery for dogs with these types of infections. It's important for vets to assess each case individually to determine the best treatment approach.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe three cases of canine thoracic actinomycosis (arcanobacteriosis) or nocardiosis in which the primary pathological lesion was a pyogranulomatous abscess in the mediastinum. Clinical signs, difficulties in diagnosis, treatment and prognosis are examined. Comparisons are made between human and veterinary literature to assist in formulating a rational treatment plan. DESIGN: Retrospective clinical study. PROCEDURE: Review of case records from 1984 to 1998. RESULTS: Three dogs presented with large intrathoracic pyogranulomas producing variable clinical signs, not necessarily associated with the respiratory tract. Ages ranged from 2 to 5 years old. Two dogs responded to surgical opening and passive drainage of the abscess, or surgical excision of the granuloma with associated structures, and medical therapy. One dog died intra-operatively. CONCLUSION: A combination of surgical and antimicrobial therapy may carry a fair-to-good prognosis for thoracic granuloma caused by actinomycosis (arcanobacteriosis) or nocardiosis. The extent of surgery should be based on assessment of individual cases and must include surgical biopsy for histology and culture to enable a specific diagnosis to be made. Complete surgical excision is not necessarily required. Prolonged antimicrobial therapy is indicated.
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