Otolithiasis in three dogs

Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2003 Jan-Feb;44(1):28-31. doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2003.tb01444.x.

Abstract

Mineral opacities within the tympanic bullae, termed otoliths, were detected in three dogs by means of radiography and computed tomography. Radiographic signs of otitis externa were present in two dogs. One dog had clinical signs of vestibular disease, whereas the other two dogs had no clinical evidence of ear disease. Otolithiasis may represent mineralized necrotic material of a current or previous case of otitis media.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Calcification, Physiologic
  • Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Dog Diseases / pathology
  • Dogs
  • Male
  • Otitis Media / diagnostic imaging
  • Otitis Media / drug therapy
  • Otitis Media / veterinary*
  • Otolithic Membrane / diagnostic imaging*
  • Otolithic Membrane / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents