RESUMO
Intranasal tumors of dogs and cats pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for small animal practitioners. Multiple nasal biopsy techniques have been described in the past. This report describes a simplified flushing technique to biopsy and debulk nasal tumors, which often also results in immediate clinical relief for the patient. Based on the results of this retrospective study, the authors recommend high-pressure saline hydropulsion as a minimally invasive diagnostic, and potentially therapeutic, technique for nasal tumors in dogs and cats.
Assuntos
Doenças do Gato/diagnóstico , Doenças do Cão/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Nasais/veterinária , Animais , Biópsia/veterinária , Doenças do Gato/diagnóstico por imagem , Doenças do Gato/patologia , Gatos , Doenças do Cão/diagnóstico por imagem , Doenças do Cão/patologia , Cães , Feminino , Masculino , Cirurgia Endoscópica por Orifício Natural/estatística & dados numéricos , Cirurgia Endoscópica por Orifício Natural/veterinária , Neoplasias Nasais/diagnóstico , Radiografia , Manejo de Espécimes/métodos , Manejo de Espécimes/veterináriaRESUMO
Several challenges arise when evaluating a dog or cat with respiratory disease. The history can span a long period, and some owners may have a difficult time in recognizing or describing respiratory abnormalities. A good history and thorough physical examination are essential when evaluating the respiratory patient. There are some noninvasive diagnostics that can aid in the diagnosis of respiratory disease; however, other more invasive tests often require anesthesia, which can be a potential hazard with a respiratory patient. This article focuses on reviewing the function of the respiratory system and how best to identify and diagnose cats and dogs with respiratory disease by implementing a thorough history and physical examination as well as appropriate diagnostic testing.
