title: Soft palate cyst in a cat.
abstract: A 17-month-old cat presented for frequent swallowing, occasional cough and stertor. Radiographic evaluation revealed a soft tissue mass at the level of the soft palate. Oral examination revealed a soft tissue mass within the soft palate. Surgical resection was performed. Histopathology was consistent with a large developmental cyst. Following surgical management the cat has remained clinically free of signs for 2 months.
authors: VCA California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group, 1736 S Sepulveda Blvd, Ste A & B, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA. npetersondvm@gmail.com
authors: Nathan W
authors: NW
authors: Peterson
authors: Nicole J
authors: NJ
authors: Buote
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome