Abscess
Publication Date: 2010-11-22
History
1 year old male neutered mixed breed dog with history of gagging episodes and upper airway noise for 10 days.
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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.
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.
Additional Images
The abscess resolved with medical management. No foreign bodies were found on ultrasound.