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Title: Lateral rhinotomy and coblation for treatment of a nasal hamartoma in a dog. Author: Prudic RA, Wallace ML, Bartges JW, McLear PW, Dickerson VM, Perez-Ramirez G. Journal: J Am Vet Med Assoc; 2020 Jun 01; 256(11):1257-1261. PubMed ID: 32412871. Abstract: CASE DESCRIPTION: A 4-year-old spayed female French Bulldog was referred for treatment of a suspected right-sided nasal angiofibroma associated with a 4-month history of unilateral nasal discharge and stertor. CLINICAL FINDINGS: The dog appeared healthy other than right-sided mucoid debris and decreased airflow through the right naris. The dog was anesthetized, and a large intranasal mass was observed obstructing the right nasal passage and abutting the nasal septum. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME: A lateral rhinotomy was performed, and rigid endoscopes (0° and 30°) were used to examine the right nasal cavity. The mass filled the anterior aspect of the nasal cavity and involved a portion of the nasal turbinates with some erosion. A coblation unit was used to ablate tumor tissue laterally to remove the tumor in piecemeal fashion. Recovery was routine with only minor epistaxis after surgery, and the dog was discharged the next day. Eight months after surgery, follow-up CT revealed right-sided nasal turbinate and conchal atrophy consistent with prior mass ablation. No macroscopic recurrence was detected, and the owners reported only rare, clear rhinorrhea. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Findings suggested that coblation may be an alternative to radiation therapy for vascular tumors with minimal invasion and low metastatic potential.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]