Comparison of ultrasound imaging and video otoscopy with cross-sectional imaging for the diagnosis of canine otitis media

Claßen, Janine; Bruehschwein, Andreas; Meyer‐Lindenberg, Andrea; Mueller, Ralf S.

doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2016.09.010

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“…The frequency of Mal OE/OM in the present study, however, is comparable to reports of OM diagnosed in dogs with undefined, chronic OE using CT 35 and MRI 17 imaging. However, both imaging modalities may fail to diagnose cases of early OM when there are only minor pathological findings in the tympanic cavity 17,36,37 . It is notable that only four of 14 ears judged by the clinician to have Mal OE/OM in this study, based on video‐otoscopy and bulla lavage, had evidence of soft tissue attenuating material in the tympanic bulla on CT imaging.…”

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Malassezia otitis unresponsive to primary care: outcome in 59 dogs

Boone

Bond

Loeffler

et al. 2021

Veterinary Dermatology

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Background Otitis externa (OE) is a common disorder in dogs. Infection by the commensal yeast, Malassezia pachydermatis, may result in chronic disease that does not respond to standard primary care. Chronic infectious OE may be associated with otitis media (OM). Hypothesis/Objective To report medical management, clinical outcomes and frequency of middle ear involvement, in dogs with Malassezia otitis unresponsive to primary care. Animals Fifty‐nine dogs from one referral veterinary hospital from January 2007 to September 2018. Methods and materials Retrospective analysis of medical records of dogs referred with chronic otitis and treated for Malassezia otitis at a referral veterinary hospital. Results Chronic Malassezia OE was treated successfully in 91% of ears, in 87% of these cases with one ear flush intervention. Median time‐to‐resolution was 27 days after ear flush intervention. Neither duration of otitis, presence of neutrophils in aural discharge nor administration of oral itraconazole affected clinical outcome. Malassezia OM occurred concurrently in 17% of ears. Conclusions and clinical relevance These findings assist clinicians and carers of affected dogs in decision‐making, by documenting that most cases of canine Malassezia otitis that have not resolved with standard primary care, can be treated successfully with a well‐staged and intense medical treatment plan. Malassezia OM should be suspected to occur concurrently in around a fifth of affected ears.

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Malassezia otitis unresponsive to primary care: outcome in 59 dogs

Boone

Bond

Loeffler

et al. 2021

Veterinary Dermatology

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“…OM represents an important perpetuating factor of OE ( Logas, 1994 ). Published prevalence rates range from 32 to 89% of dogs with chronic OE that have concurrent OM ( Belmudes et al., 2018 ; Classen, Bruehschwein, Meyer-Lindenberg & Mueller, 2016 ; Cole, Kwochka, Kowalski & Hillier, 1998 , 2002 ; Doyle, Skelly & Bellenger, 2004 ; Herrmann, 2014 ; Moltzen, 1961 ; Saridomichelakis, Farmaki, Leontides & Koutinas, 2007 ; Spreull, 1964 ; Trower, Gregory, Renfrew & Lamb, 1998 ). Proper diagnostic evaluation will thus lead to a correct diagnosis of OM and will enable an appropriate treatment ( Cole et al., 2002 ; Rose, 1976 ).…”

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Myringotomy in dogs: Contamination rate from the external ear canal - a pilot study

Reinbacher

Kneissl

Hirt

et al. 2020

Veterinary and Animal Science

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“…Despite those precautions, radiography is not considered to be sensitive for the diagnosis of otitis media . Ultrasound imaging has also been evaluated; it can be helpful but should not replace CT for the diagnosis of canine OM because of its lower sensitivity than cross‐sectional imaging, as well as variations due to positioning of the patient and accuracy depending on the sonographer's experience …”

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“…8 Ultrasound imaging has also been evaluated; it can be helpful but should not replace CT for the diagnosis of canine OM because of its lower sensitivity than crosssectional imaging, as well as variations due to positioning of the patient and accuracy depending on the sonographer's experience. 9 Imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are complementary imaging methods that have superior diagnostic value over other imaging modalities. Computed tomography is used to better define bony structures, whereas MRI allows better definition of soft tissue structures (especially inner ear labyrinth fluid and intracranial structures).…”

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