CT features of confirmed nasopharyngeal stenosis in 12 cats.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

CT is frequently utilised in the assessment of upper respiratory tract disorders. The aim of the present study was to further describe the CT features in cats with confirmed nasopharyngeal stenosis (NPS).

Methods

CT images of the heads of cats with NPS confirmed via retroflex nasopharyngoscopy between 2011 and 2023 were retrospectively reviewed to describe the imaging features of NPS and other concurrent findings.

Results

In total, 12 cats were included. All but one cat had pre- and post-contrast images available. All CT studies demonstrated focal, abrupt narrowing of the nasopharyngeal lumen by a variably thickened, homogeneous, soft tissue attenuating band. One cat appeared to have two separate NPS, giving a total of 13 NPS. All NPS were located in the ca

SUBMITTER: Kang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11822841 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature