Choanal atresia in a cat

CASE HISTORY: A 5-month-old domestic shorthair kitten with a history of chronic left unilateral nasal discharge was examined.CLINICAL FINDINGS: Endoscopy and computed tomography (CT) demonstrated a complete membranous obstruction of the left nasal choana, confirming congenital unilateral choanal atr...

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Published in:New Zealand veterinary journal 2013-07, Vol.61 (4), p.237-241
Main Authors: Azarpeykan, S, Stickney, A, Hill, K E, Hartman, A C, Jones, B R, Acke, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
abnormal development
Animals
Biliary atresia
cat
Cat Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Cat Diseases - pathology
Cat Diseases - surgery
Cats
Choanal atresia
Choanal Atresia - veterinary
computed tomography
Diagnosis
Diseases
endoscopy
Hydrocephalus
image analysis
kittens
Male
Nasopharyngoscopy
nose
planning
Radiography
Rhinitis - etiology
Rhinitis - surgery
Rhinitis - veterinary
Tomography
Treatment
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Summary:CASE HISTORY: A 5-month-old domestic shorthair kitten with a history of chronic left unilateral nasal discharge was examined.CLINICAL FINDINGS: Endoscopy and computed tomography (CT) demonstrated a complete membranous obstruction of the left nasal choana, confirming congenital unilateral choanal atresia. In addition, congenital hydrocephalus was detected on CT. Nasopharyngoscopy was performed for confirmation and treatment of choanal atresia.DIAGNOSIS: Unilateral membranous choanal atresia associated with congenital hydrocephalus.CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This report describes a rare congenital condition and for the first time, CT imaging provided an accurate diagnosis and allowed planning for the successful treatment of unilateral membranous choanal atresia. In addition, concurrent congenital hydrocephalus was diagnosed.
ISSN:1176-0710
0048-0169
1176-0710
DOI:10.1080/00480169.2012.745208