Tonsilectomia com laser diodo para tratamento de hamartoma vascular em cão – relato de caso

Abstract

Laryngeal tumors are uncommon in veterinary medicine, with malignant neoplasms being more prevalent. Tonsillectomy is the preferred treatment for neoplasms, including benign ones. Advanced techniques, such as the use of lasers, offer benefits in both complex and routine surgeries, including more precise dissection, pain reduction, and inflammation control. This study aims to report a case of tonsillar vascular hamartoma in a dog treated with diode laser tonsillectomy. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first documented case of diode laser application in the treatment of this rare canine neoplasm. The patient experienced no intraoperative or postoperative complications. Twelve months post-surgery, the patient showed no local recurrences or clinical signs of the disease.