Nasopharyngeal Polyp in a Cat: Clinical Assessment
The case report describes diagnosis and surgical treatment of nasopharyngeal polyp in a 3-months-old mixed breed female cat with sneezing, runny nose, lack of appetite and change of voice Serous tear discharge, mucopurulent nasal discharge and increased sensitivity in trachea were detected at clinical examination of the cat Following inspection of the oral cavity, it was observed that the soft palate was bulged and had a different appearance from the normal anatomical structure Significant alterations were not determined in the haematological, biochemical and radiographic examinations However, nasopharyngeal polyp was determined following the contrast-enhanced computed tomography examination After the polyp was removed by a simple invasive procedure, clinical findings of the cat started to improve as from the second day One month after the operation, the she was completely cured and became healthy In conclusion, nasopharyngeal polyp has to be considered for cats with lack of appetite, sneezing, runny nose and change of voice, and collaboration between oropharyngeal examination and transversal shots of the computed tomography would constitute a reliable approach for a precise diagnosis and preoperative planning for feline nasopharyngeal polyps.