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Cholesterol granuloma as long-term complication of total ear canal ablation in a dog
Article first published online: 28 NOV 2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2011.01157.x
© 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Riedinger, B., Albaric, O. and Gauthier, O. (2012), Cholesterol granuloma as long-term complication of total ear canal ablation in a dog. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 53: 188–191. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2011.01157.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 5 MAR 2012
- Article first published online: 28 NOV 2011
- Accepted: 26 October 2011
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A 13-year-old cocker spaniel presented with pain on opening the mouth. History of a previous left total ear canal ablation with lateral bulla osteotomy, left intermittent facial palsy and left intermittent head tilt suggested progression of a total ear canal ablation with lateral bulla osteotomy complication. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a large mass arising from the tympanic bulla. Cytology of aspirates revealed a chronic suppurative inflammatory reaction and numerous cholesterol crystals. The mass was removed by surgical excision and an active drainage system was placed for a few days. The head tilt, facial palsy and apparent pain were resolved by the surgery. Physical examination was unremarkable nine months postoperatively. Bacterial cultures of the collected fluid were negative and histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a cholesterol granuloma.