Iranian Veterinary Surgery Association (IVSA) Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery 2008-3033 21 1 2026 04 01 Surgical Removal of Nasopharyngeal Polyp in a DSH Cat 71 74 233919 10.30500/ivsa.2025.540437.1458 EN Zahra Shamsi Department of Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran. Mehdi Behfar Department of Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran. 0000-0001-9046-5677 Mohammad Akbari Department of Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran. Dara Azizi Department of Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran. Reza Azargoun Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran. 0000-0002-5442-5552 Seyed Mohammad Hashemi-Asl Department of Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran. 0000-0003-3909-2144 Seyede Soraya Mahmoudi Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran. Journal Article 2025 08 10 <span>Feline nasopharyngeal polyps are benign, pedunculated, inflammatory lesions typically originating from the mucosa of the nasopharynx, auditory tube, or tympanic bulla. These polyps predominantly affect cats younger than three years of age and present with upper respiratory and vestibular symptoms. This case report describes a 15-month-old male domestic shorthair cat suffering from progressive respiratory distress, stridor, and dyspnea. Radiographic imaging revealed a soft tissue mass posterior to the soft palate, in the nasopharyngeal region. Following a thorough diagnostic evaluation, surgical removal of the polyp was performed. Histopathological examination of the excised mass revealed a suppurative granuloma composed primarily of neutrophilic infiltration and fibrous stroma. The patient, after a year's follow-up, had no</span> <span>signs and no clinical sign of recurrence. The present case emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis, the value of complete surgical excision, and long-term monitoring to detect potential recurrence. Surgical management is the choice treatment for nasopharyngeal polyps, and outcomes are generally favorable when performed with appropriate technique and follow-up care.</span> https://www.ivsajournals.com/article_233919_255926f0b1700ce42bf0d13116f6ff55.pdf