Use of a carbon dioxide laser to treat ceruminous gland hyperplasia in a cat.
This case report describes the skin condition ceruminous gland hyperplasia of the ears of a cat. The diagnosis was made through histopathology. Treatment consisted of carbon dioxide laser ablation of the cystic structures and postoperative care associated with the surgery, as well as a hydrolyzed protein diet, weekly ear cleaning and intermittent topical corticosteroid drops in the ears to minimize the reoccurrence of the cysts.
Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA. corrivea@purdue.edu
Lorraine Ann
LA
Corriveau
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D002571:Cerumen; D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D013544:Sweat Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*