Small Animal Imaging

Self-Assessment Review

John S. Mattoon, Dana Neelis

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9781138091498
• eBook ISBN: 9781315356136
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Veterinary Medicine

Presented in an easy-to-ready format, Small Animal Imaging: Self-Assessment Color Review offers a case-based approach to reviewing and interpreting images and developing a differential diagnosis when necessary. Each case begins with the patient's age, gender, breed, and species. The reason the patient was brought to the clinic is discussed along with preliminary examination and diagnostic test findings. The book

• Covers nearly 200 cases with supporting high-quality images for each case
• Provides detailed answers for each case, including radiographic findings and diagnosis
• Is written by well-respected experts in the field.

A separate section presents detailed answers for each case including information on the radiographic findings. Also included are the radiographic diagnosis, comments, and notes on whether further imaging or evaluation is needed.

This guide helps practitioners to develop a systematic approach to reviewing images. The easily-navigable text reminds practitioners of the basics in radiography and ultrasound interpretation and diagnosis, making it a quick and convenient reference.

Section 1: THORAX

Thorax Questions

CASE 1.1 A 7-year-old neutered male Labrador Retriever who was hit by a car. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Figs. 1.1a, b, left and right lateral projections, respectively; Figs. 1.1c, d, ventrodorsal and dorsoventral projections, respectively.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

1.1a

1.1b

1.1c

1.1d

CASE 1.2 A 4-month-old female domestic shorthair cat with shallow breathing and a grade III/VI continuous murmur at the left cranial base. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Fig. 1.2a, right lateral projection; Fig. 1.2b, dorsoventral projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

3 Is additional imaging needed?

1.2a

1.2b

CASE 1.3 An 8-year-old male German Shepherd Dog with lethargy and muffled heart sounds. No heart murmur ausculted. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Fig. 1.3a, left lateral projection; Fig. 1.3b, dorsoventral projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

3 Is additional imaging needed?

1.3a

1.3b

CASE 1.4 A 13-year-old spayed female mixed breed dog with a history of polyuria and polydipsia and abdominal distension. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Fig. 1.4a, left lateral projection; Fig. 1.4b, dorsoventral projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

3 Are any additional radiographs needed?

1.4a

1.4b

CASE 1.5 An 8-year-old spayed female English Mastiff with a 2-week history of labored breathing, anorexia, and weight loss. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Fig. 1.5a, right lateral projection; Fig. 1.5b, dorsoventral projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

1.5a

1.5b

CASE 1.6 A 10-week-old male Beagle with abnormal mentation, tachypnea, and ptyalism. On physical examination, a hemorrhagic and erythematous lesion is found in the oral cavity. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Figs. 1.6a, b, left lateral and right lateral projections, respectively; 1.6c, dorsoventral projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

3 Are any additional radiographic views needed?

1.6a

1.6b

1.6c

CASE 1.7 A 9-year-old spayed female Vizla with a 3-week history of stumbling and weakness following exercise and regurgitation following eating. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Figs. 1.7a, b, left and right lateral projections, respectively; Fig. 1.7c, dorsoventral projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

1.7a

1.7b

1.7c

CASE 1.8 A 12-year-old neutered male Jack Russell Terrier with a productive cough. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Figs. 1.8a, b, left and right lateral projections, respectively; Fig. 1.8c, ventrodorsal projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

1.8a

1.8b

1.8c

CASE 1.9 A 10-year-old neutered male Golden Retriever with labored breathing and exercise intolerance. You obtain these throacic radiographs: Fig. 1.9a, left lateral projection; Fig. 1.9b, dorsoventral projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

3 Are additional radiographic projections needed?

1.9a

1.9b

CASE 1.10 A 3-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat with acute hindlimb paralysis and tachycardia. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Fig. 1.10a, left lateral projection; Fig. 1.10b, dorsoventral projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

3 Is additional imaging needed?

1.10a

1.10b

CASE 1.11 A 4-year-old female German Shorthair Pointer with a 1-week history of a cough, dyspnea, and lethargy. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Figs. 1.11a, b, left and right lateral projections, respectively; Fig. 1.11c, ventrodorsal projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

1.11a

1.11b

1.11c

CASE 1.12 A 9-year-old spayed female cat with a cough and lethargy. Crackles and wheezes were auscultated on physical examination. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Fig. 1.12a, right lateral projection; 1.12b, dorsoventral projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

3 Is further imaging needed?

1.12a

1.12b

CASE 1.13 A 3-month-old male Newfoundland with episodes of weakness with cyanosis and an occasional, dry cough. On auscultation, a grade V/VI holosystolic basilar murmur was identified. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Fig. 1.13a, right lateral projection; 1.13b, dorsoventral projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

3 Is further imaging needed?

1.13a

1.13b

CASE 1.14 A 5-month-old female Shetland Sheepdog with exercise intolerance and shortness of breath. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Figs. 1.14a, b, left and right lateral projections, respectively; Fig. 1.14c, dorsoventral projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic diagnosis?

1.14a

1.14b

1.14c

CASE 1.15 A 2-year-old neutered male mixed breed canine with intermittent vomiting, which has recently increased to three times daily, and muffled heart sounds. You obtain these thoracic radiographs: Fig. 1.15a, left lateral projection; Fig. 1.15b, dorsoventral projection.

1 What are your radiographic findings?

2 What is your radiographic di...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Broad Classification of Cases
• Normal Dog and Cat Anatomy
• Section 1: Thorax
• Section 2: Abdomen
• Section 3: Musculoskeletal System
• Index