This 13 yeasr old DSH cat has a 2-3 month history of nasal discharge; mass effect left nasal passage on rads.
This 13 yeasr old DSH cat has a 2-3 month history of nasal discharge; mass effect left nasal passage on rads.
Case Study
CT – Chronic bilateral destructive rhinitis suggestive of cryptococcus in a 13 year old MN DSH cat
Image Interpretation
CT of the head –
The computed tomography of the head reveals extensive leftsided and moderate rightsided destruction of the nasal turbinates with generalized swelling of the mucosal lining and a large amount of fluid attenuating secretions. Mainly on the left side marked caudal nasal, nasal septal, cribriform and frontal sinus hyperostosis is noted. The left frontal sinus lumen is obliterated by fluid attenuating secretions. A mass lesion is not identified. The medial retropharyngeal and submandibular lymph nodes present moderate symmetric enlargement with maintaned short to long axis ratio but non-uniform enhancement pattern.
DX
• Chronic bilateral destructive rhinitis with hyperostosis and secretory siusitis: Left > right • Generalized reactive/septic lymphadenitis
Outcome
The computed tomographic findings are suggestive for fungal rhinitis such as Cryptococcosis.
Patient Information
Patient Name :
Bunsen Ten/Aloha
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
16_00070
Clinical Signs
- Nasal discharge mucoid
Images
Clinical Signs
- Nasal discharge mucoid