Piecemeal endoscopic polypoidectomy for the management of a canine pharyngeal hemangiosarcoma.

Can Vet J

Small Animal Hospital, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, 402 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, College Station, Texas 77845, USA.

Published: November 2018

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  • A 7-year-old male Maltese dog showed symptoms like noisy breathing, trouble barking, difficulty swallowing, and decreased appetite.
  • Imaging tests, including X-rays and a CT scan, identified an unusual mass in the back of the dog's throat.
  • The mass was surgically removed through endoscopy, diagnosed as hemangiosarcoma, and the dog had a survival time of over 13 months afterward.

Article Abstract

A 7-year-old castrated male Maltese dog was presented for increased respiratory sounds, inability to bark, dysphagia, and hyporexia. Radiographs revealed an ovoid, opaque mass in the caudal nasopharynx. An airway examination and computed tomography scan were followed by endoscopic polypoidectomy. The mass was a hemangiosarcoma, and the patient survived > 13 months.

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Can Vet J

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Small Animal Hospital, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, 402 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, College Station, Texas 77845, USA.

Article Synopsis
  • A 7-year-old male Maltese dog showed symptoms like noisy breathing, trouble barking, difficulty swallowing, and decreased appetite.
  • Imaging tests, including X-rays and a CT scan, identified an unusual mass in the back of the dog's throat.
  • The mass was surgically removed through endoscopy, diagnosed as hemangiosarcoma, and the dog had a survival time of over 13 months afterward.
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