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- Title
An Anatomical Study Using Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Rhinoscopy of the Nasal Cavity of Domestic Cat (Felis silvestris catus L.) and Big Cats: Lion (Panthera leo leo L.), Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya L.), and Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus S.)
- Authors
Díaz Martínez, Elena; Arencibia Espinosa, Alberto; Soler Laguía, Marta; Kilroy, David; Martínez Gomariz, Francisco; Casas García, Diego Luis; Sánchez Collado, Cayetano; Gil Cano, Francisco; Jaber, José Raduán; Ramírez Zarzosa, Gregorio
- Abstract
Simple Summary: The nasal cavity has been studied extensively in dogs. However, in cats, there are few studies of the specific anatomy of the nasal cavity, and as far as big cats are concerned, we have not currently found any studies. This work describes the anatomy of the nasal cavity of the domestic cat and three big cats (leopard, lion, and cheetah) using computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and rhinoscopy. The aim of this study is to highlight the specific anatomical characteristics of each of these species, as well as the differences between the domestic cat and its nondomestic congeners. This study highlights the advantages and disadvantages that each imaging technique provides for the study of the nasal cavity. This will help veterinary clinicians diagnose the pathologies that can affect this anatomical region and thereby improve their treatment. In addition, these big cats are in a vulnerable state, close to extinction, and better diagnosis and treatment of their pathologies would improve the survival of these species. The objective of this work was to study the normal anatomy of the nasal cavity of the three species of big cats (leopard, lion, and cheetah) compared to the domestic cat through the use of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and rhinoscopy. Computed tomography allowed us to clearly visualize the entire bony and cartilaginous framework that supports the nasal cavity. Magnetic resonance imaging permitted better visualization of the soft tissues of this cavity. On the other hand, rhinoscopy enabled the direct visualization of the mucosa of the vestibule and nasal cavity, which is very useful in the diagnosis of masses or foreign bodies. Furthermore, with this technique, it has been possible to observe several small orifices from the nasolacrimal duct, the pharyngeal auditory tube, and the lateral nasal gland. Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and rhinoscopy are useful tools in analysis of the anatomical characteristics of the nasal cavity in these species.
- Subjects
CATS; LIONS; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; NASAL cavity; COMPUTED tomography; CHEETAH
- Publication
Animals (2076-2615), 2024, Vol 14, Issue 8, p1172
- ISSN
2076-2615
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ani14081172