Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Recurrent polyp formation with Candida tropicalis infection and otitis in a dog.
- Journal:
- Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Boehm, Teresa M S A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Small Animal Medicine Clinic
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old Irish Setter had repeated ear infections and other related issues, including trouble with balance and a droopy eyelid, over a period of several months. Initially, a benign growth called an ear polyp was removed from the left ear, and while the dog's neurological symptoms improved quickly, the ear infection was harder to manage. After seven months, the polyp returned, and a more extensive surgery was done to remove the ear canal and part of the middle ear. Following this treatment, the dog's symptoms resolved, indicating that the surgery was successful.
Abstract
To describe a case of a recurrentotitis externa, media and interna in a dog with an ear polyp. A 9-year-old Irish Setter was presented with 2 episodes of otitis sinistra, left-sided vestibular syndrome and Horner syndrome 7 months apart. At the first episode a benign ear polyp was extracted andcultured from the left middle ear. The neurological signs disappeared within 7 days, theinfection was more difficult to treat. Seven months later, a polyp was found in the ear again and cytology was consistent with. A unilateral left total ear canal ablation with lateral bulla osteotomy was performed and a middle ear culture confirmed. Treatment led to resolution of clinical signs., an emerging pathogen, should be considered in cases of recurrent yeast otitis and may be difficult to treat.
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