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1 year old mixed breed dog

July 10, 2017 By Allison Zwingenberger

Today’s case is a 1-year-old male neutered mixed breed dog with history of gagging episodes and upper airway noise for 10 days. Take a look at the case and post your interpretations.

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Findings

There is a large soft tissue mass in the retropharyngeal area which is compressing and extending into the nasopharynx and oropharynx. The thorax appears normal.

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Diagnosis

The soft tissue mass in the retropharyngeal area may indicate an abscess or enlarged lymph node. Consider ultrasound to further evaluate the region. Normal thorax.

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Ultrasound

The abscess resolved with medical management. No foreign bodies were found on ultrasound.

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Filed Under: Canine, Case of the Day, Radiographs, Thorax, Ultrasound

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