11/04/2026
Minion is 14 years old and was brought to our hospital after his owner heard him coughing and noticed something hanging out of his mouth.
On exam, there was a large mass protruding from the right side of Minion’s mouth. The mass appeared to be a nasopharyngeal polyp.
After placing an IV catheter, Minion was sedated and intubated to protect his airway while our veterinarian carefully removed the polyp. The procedure was successful and Minion recovered without any complications! Once he was fully awake, he received an antibiotic and was discharged with a steroid.
Minion is doing well! 🖤
⬇️ Check the comments for a photo of the polyp once it was removed!
💡What is a nasopharyngeal polyp? These polyps are benign (non-cancerous) growths that develop in the middle ear. As they grow, they can extend through the eardrum into the external ear canal or through the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the throat. The exact cause of these polyps is unknown.
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