A nasopharyngeal inflammatory polyp in a cat: histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and CT scan findings

Abstract

We present the clinical, CT scan, histopathological, and immunohistochemical features of a FNIP in a cat. Four years ago, a 3-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was referred for investigation of halitosis and gingivitis. The cat had a history of an accident and rear limb paralysis. Conservative therapy with antibiotics (a 1-week course of

What is your diagnosis: Impression smears of a nasopharyngeal nodule in a cat

“…Common clinical signs include stertor, sneezing, nasal discharge, dyspnea, head shaking, dysphagia, and weight loss. The etiology of these inflammatory lesions is unknown, but it is hypothesized that chronic inflammation or congenital malformations might play a prominent role 1‐3 . A preliminary diagnosis of an inflammatory polyp is usually made via oropharyngeal examination, rhinoscopy, radiographs, CT scans, or any combination of the above.…”

Per-Endoscopic Trans-Tympanic Traction Treatment of an Aural Inflammatory Polyp in a Cat

“…However, it is assumed that the auditory tube is blocked by accumulated inflammatory substances in tympanic bulla, or that there may be congenital or hereditary effects (4,10). According to a previous report (9), it is suspected that innate and adaptive immunity are involved in polyp development. But calici and herpes viruses, which can cause inflammation, are less associated with inflammatory polyps (13).…”