Nasal mass removal in the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus).
J Zoo Wildl Med
; 43(4): 898-908, 2012 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-23272360
ABSTRACT
Nasal masses in the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) are not uncommon and can be challenging to diagnose and treat. Differential diagnoses for nasal masses in the koala are cryptococcal granulomas, nasal polyps, nasal adenocarcinoma, and osteochondromatosis. This report describes successful surgical approaches for two adult koalas with nasal masses and includes photodocumentation and description of the anatomy of the koala nasal passages from the postmortem transverse sectioning of a normal koala head. Surgical removal of the nasal masses in these koalas resulted in a rapid resolution of clinical signs.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Nasais
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Criptococose
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Phascolarctidae
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Granuloma
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Zoo Wildl Med
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article