Treatment of a pulmonary granular cell tumour by repeated transendoscopic diode laser photoablation |
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| Authors: | N. Van Heesewijk E. J. Knowles C. J. Palgrave T. S. Mair |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic, Maidstone, Kent;2. Veterinary Pathology, School of Veterinary SciencesUniversity of Bristol;3. Bridge Pathology Ltd, Bristol, UK |
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A 27‐year‐old Shetland mare was examined for persistent coughing, increased respiratory rate and mild exercise intolerance. Over the previous 5 months, the mare had experienced a persistent cough nonresponsive to medical and environmental management. Upon endoscopic examination of the lower airways, a mass was seen within the left mainstem bronchus; biopsy identified a granular cell tumour. The tumour was successfully reduced by repeated transendoscopic diode laser photoablation over a period of 4 months with no evidence of recurrence at 10 months post treatment. |
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| Keywords: | horse granular cell tumour pulmonary laser neoplasm surgery |
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