Laryngeal Granuloma due to Leishmania spp. Infection in a Dog.

Laryngeal Granuloma due to Leishmania spp. Infection in a Dog.

J Comp Pathol. 2018 Jan;158:6-11

Authors: Torrent E, Pastor J, Fresno L, Vigueras I, Casanova MI, Ramis A, Solano-Gallego L

Abstract
A French bulldog with a previous history of leishmaniosis was presented due to respiratory distress associated with a laryngeal mass. The mass was excised and cytological and histopathological examination revealed pyogranulomatous inflammation with Leishmania spp. amastigotes. After surgery, the respiratory condition resolved; however, 3 months later the dog developed clinicopathological signs of leishmaniosis, which improved with systemic treatment. This case shows an atypical presentation of leishmaniosis with a focal tumour-like mass in the vocal folds as the only clinical sign.

PMID: 29422317 [PubMed - in process]

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