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ULTRASONOGRAPHY OF LARYNGEAL MASSES IN SIX CATS AND ONE DOG |
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| Authors: | Heike Rudorf Dr.med.vet. Peter Brown PhD |
| Affiliation: | Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, BS 40 7 DU, UK.;Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, BS 40 7 DU, UK.;Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, BS 40 7 DU, UK. |
| Abstract: | Ultrasonography of laryngeal abnormalities in small animals allows the identification of laryngeal masses because of the resulting distortion of normal structural/anatomical relationships. It also allows fine-needle aspirates to be taken with minimal risk of causing hemorrhage or edema affecting the already narrowed laryngeal lumen. Findings in six cats and one dog with laryngeal abnormalities are described. |
| Keywords: | ultrasound larynx laryngeal masses small animals |