Middle ear cholesteatoma in 11 dogs

Middle ear cholesteatoma is a rare condition in dogs with chronic otitis. Otorrhea, otodinia, and pain on temporomandibular joint palpation are the most common clinical signs. Neurological abnormalities are often detectable. Computed tomography reveals the presence of an expansive and invasive unvas...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 2011-06, Vol.52 (6), p.631-636
Main Authors: Greci, Valentina, Travetti, Olga, Di Giancamillo, Mauro, Lombardo, Rocco, Giudice, Chiara, Banco, Barbara, Mortellaro, Carlo M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear - diagnosis
Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear - epidemiology
Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear - surgery
Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear - veterinary
Dog Diseases - diagnosis
Dog Diseases - epidemiology
Dog Diseases - surgery
Dogs
Female
Male
Otoscopy - veterinary
Recurrence
Scientific
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Middle ear cholesteatoma is a rare condition in dogs with chronic otitis. Otorrhea, otodinia, and pain on temporomandibular joint palpation are the most common clinical signs. Neurological abnormalities are often detectable. Computed tomography reveals the presence of an expansive and invasive unvascularized lesion involving the tympanic cavity and the bulla, with little or no contrast enhancement after administration of contrast mediu. Video-otoscopy may detect pearly growth or white/yellowish scales in the middle ear cavity. Surgery is the only therapy but is associated with a high risk of recurrence.
ISSN:0008-5286