Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laryngeal disease in cats: a retrospective study of 35 cases.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Taylor, Samantha S et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Veterinary Science · United Kingdom
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
This study looked at 35 cats that were referred to the University of Bristol because they had problems with their larynx, which is the part of the throat that helps with breathing and making sounds. The cats were divided into different groups based on their specific issues: 14 had laryngeal paralysis (where the larynx doesn't work properly), 10 had laryngeal cancer, 6 had inflammation, and 5 had other laryngeal diseases. The researchers found that certain tests, like laryngoscopy (looking at the larynx) and echolaryngography (ultrasound of the larynx), were helpful for diagnosis, but some conditions needed a tissue sample to confirm. Treatment varied, with some cats undergoing surgery or receiving medication, and those with laryngeal paralysis or cancer had good survival rates when treated properly. Overall, the treatment worked well for many of the cats, leading to long-term survival.
Abstract
The aim of this retrospective study was to review the medical records of cats referred to the University of Bristol for investigation of laryngeal disease (n=35). Cases were categorised into one of four groups: cats with laryngeal paralysis (LP, n=14), laryngeal neoplasia (n=10), laryngeal inflammation (n=6), or miscellaneous laryngeal diseases (n=5). Laryngoscopy and echolaryngography were useful diagnostic techniques but histology was required for diagnosis of diseases other than LP. Two cats with lymphoma received chemotherapy achieving survival times of 60 and 1440 days. Four cats with LP were treated surgically, with a median survival time of 300 days (range 10-360 days) and six were treated conservatively with a median survival time of 780 days (range 300-2520 days). Three cats with inflammatory disease were treated medically and one by excision of the lesion. Two cats achieved survival times of 120 and 2800 days. Cats with LP, laryngeal lymphoma or laryngitis had excellent long-term survival following appropriate treatment.
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