Malignant melanoma of the larynx in a dog

Ndikuwera, J.; Smith, D. A.; Obwolo, M. J.

doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1989.tb01511.x

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“…In seven cases non‐invasive tumours were removed by local excision per os or by laryngectomy, and resulted in clinical cures. In four other cases, the tumours were reduced in size surgically but the dogs were subsequently euthanased owing to the progression of their disease (Ndikuwera and others 1989). The remaining three cases were treated by total laryngectomy and permanent tracheostomy.…”

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Laryngeal rhabdomyoma in a golden retriever

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A three-year-old male golden retriever had had progressive dyspnoea, exercise intolerance, stridor, and a modified bark for five months. A mass 2 cm in diameter was present dorsal to the right side of the larynx. Histological examination revealed cross-striations in some elongated cells, consistent with a diagnosis of rhabdomyoma, a diagnosis which was confirmed by positive immunohistochemical staining for myoglobin and desmin. The mass could not be removed without total laryngectomy and a permanent tracheostomy and the dog was euthanased.

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Laryngeal rhabdomyoma in a golden retriever

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Diseases of the Larynx

Haagen

1992

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

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Tracheal and Laryngeal Tumors in the Dog and Cat: Literature Review and 13 Additional Patients

Carlisle

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Thrall

1991

Veterinary Radiology

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Primary tumors of the larynx or trachea are uncommon in the dog and cat. In a review of the English language literature, descriptions of 65 such patients were found. In a search of the records of the Veterinary Teaching Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania and North Carolina State University, an additional 13 previously unreported patients were identified, bringing the total to at least 78. Of these 78, there have been 16 canine tracheal, 7 feline tracheal, 34 canine laryngeal and 21 feline laryngeal tumors. In the canine and feline trachea, osteochondroma and epithelial malignancies, respectively, appear to be the most common. Epithelial malignancies appear to be the most common tumor of the canine larynx whereas lymphosarcoma appears to be the most common feline laryngeal tumor. In patients described herein, tumors produced clinical signs consistent with airway obstruction. Voice alteration was common in patients with laryngeal tumors. Patients were middle-aged to older, except for dogs with osteochondroma. This compares favorably to historical data. All tumors in this study were readily seen radiographically, with most laryngeal and tracheal tumors appearing as masses within the lumen of the airway. Mineralization was uncommon except for canine osteochondromas. Feline laryngeal tumors in this study appeared as generalized laryngeal thickening rather than as a distinct mass. Response of canine and feline tracheal and laryngeal tumors to treatment can not be adequately assessed from available data. Benign tumors of the larynx or trachea may be amenable to complete excision. Neoplastic lesions must be differentiated from polyps or abscesses within the upper airway as these may appear radiographically identical to primary tumors. This can be achieved by endoscopic evaluation and biopsy of airway masses before formulating a prognosis.

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Malignant melanoma of the larynx in a dog

Cited by 6 publications

References 3 publications

Laryngeal rhabdomyoma in a golden retriever

Laryngeal rhabdomyoma in a golden retriever

Diseases of the Larynx

Tracheal and Laryngeal Tumors in the Dog and Cat: Literature Review and 13 Additional Patients

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