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12 year old Doberman

January 24, 2020 By Allison Zwingenberger

Today’s case is a 12-year-old Doberman Pinscher with a cough. See what you think and write your interpretation in the comments section.

R LAT Thorax
DV Thorax
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Findings

There is a diffuse nodular alveolar pattern with an additional bronchial component. The cardiovascular structures are unremarkable. There is increase in soft tissue density surrounding the hilus and slightly ventral deviation of the carina on the right lateral projection. This may indicate hilar lymphadenopathy. There is mineralization within the area of the gall bladder.
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Differential Diagnosis

  • primary pulmonary neoplasia
  • metastatic neoplasia (carcinoma, hemangiosarcoma)
  • less likely infectious/inflammatory disease or hemorrhage
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Diagnosis

Anaplastic carcinoma
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Discussion

This type of diffuse pulmonary neoplasia can be primary lung origin or metastatic disease. The nodular component of the interstitial pattern makes neoplasia the top differential diagnosis. Tumors that can cause this pattern are primary pulmonary carcinoma, metastatic carcinoma, and hemangiosarcoma.

Filed Under: Canine, Case of the Day, Radiographs, Thorax

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