Publications by authors named "G U Oechtering"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the diagnostic value of canine C-reactive protein (c-CRP), haptoglobin (HPT), and 25-hydroxyvitamin-D (25(OH)D) in 55 dogs with nasal cavity disease (ND), focusing on differentiating between malignant and benign conditions.
- Out of the initial dogs, 17 were excluded due to systemic diseases or steroid treatments, resulting in 25 dogs with malignant ND and 30 with benign ND.
- The findings revealed that while c-CRP levels were higher in ND dogs compared to controls, no significant differences were observed in HPT levels, and lower 25(OH)D levels were noted in malignant cases; overall, the serum markers
Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2, epidermal growth factor receptor, cyclooxygenase-2, survivin, E-cadherin and Ki-67 in canine nasal carcinomas and sarcomas - a pilot study.
Front Vet Sci
August 2024
Background: Malignant (intra-) nasal tumors (NTs) are the most common cause of chronic nasal discharge in dogs. Besides radiation therapy, palliative therapy is necessary in some dogs. Therefore, studies on receptor expression have supported the utility of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) in dogs with nasal carcinomas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSecondary secretory otitis media (SSOM) in 3 cats and 2 dogs.
Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere
June 2024
Objective: To describe secondary secretory otitis media (SSOM) due to obstruction of the nasopharyngeal opening of the auditory tube in cats and dogs and to characterize the effusion by macroscopic description, microscopic cytology and bacteriological analysis.
Material And Methods: Three cats and 2 dogs with middle ear effusion and obstruction of the nasopharyngeal opening of the auditory tube detected on CT scans received myringotomy followed by macroscopic description, microscopic cytology and bacteriological analysis of the fluid obtained.
Results: All animals had serous to mucoid middle ear effusions and, in 2 cases, large numbers of inflammatory cells and secondary infection.
This case report describes 2 dogs, an Appenzeller Mountain dog and an Irish Wolfhound, with angioleiomyoma within the nasal cavity. Endoscopic surgical resection resulted in cure in both dogs. Macroscopically and on diagnostic imaging, tumor masses may appear malignant because of local turbinate destruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: A multimodal approach for diagnostic tests under anesthesia is required to diagnose nasal cavity pathology (NP) reliably in dogs. Blood test results may provide clues to the suspected NP.
Methods: This prospective blinded study assessed 72 dogs with chronic nasal discharge due to NPs, and 10 healthy dogs as the control group (CG).