Table 4.
Summary of radiographic signs identified in 48 cats with rhinitis or nasal neoplasia
| Sign | Rhinitis (n=27) | Nasal neoplasia (n=21) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal structures within normal limits | 8 (30%) | 0 | 0.006 |
| Position of lesion | |||
| Unilateral | 11 (41%) | 14 (67%) | 0.05 |
| Bilateral | 8 (30%) | 7 (33%) | NS |
| Rostral | 5 (19%) | 3 (14%) | NS |
| Middle and/or caudal | 3 (11%) | 5 (24%) | NS |
| Generalised | 11 (41%) | 13 (62%) | NS |
| Soft tissue optics | |||
| Focal | 5 (19%) | 4 (19%) | NS |
| Multifocal | 3 (11%) | 4 (19%) | NS |
| Generalised unilateral | 5 (19%) | 12 (57%) | 0.006 |
| Generalised bilateral | 3 (11%) | 2 (10%) | NS |
| Loss of turbinate detail | |||
| Focal | 3 (11%) | 7 (33%) | NS |
| Multifocal | 6 (22%) | 3 (14%) | NS |
| Generalised unilateral | 4 (15%) | 9 (43%) | 0.03 |
| Generalised bilateral | 2 (7%) | 1 (5%) | NS |
| Lucent foci | |||
| Focal | 4 (15%) | 1 (5%) | NS |
| Multifocal | 5 (19%) | 3 (14%) | NS |
| Calcification | 0 | 1 (5%) | NS |
| Displacement of midline structures | 3 (11%) | 8 (38%) | 0.03 |
| Invasion of bones | 3 (11%) | 9 (43%) | 0.01 |
| Facial deformity | 3 (11%) | 4 (19%) | NS |
| Soft tissue/fluid in frontal sinus | 7 (26%) | 10 (48%) | NS |
| Absent teeth | 16 (59%) | 10 (48%) | NS |
| Nares obstruction | 4 (15%) | 6 (29%) | NS |
NS, difference not statistically significant.