The radiology report Each radiological study is a diagnostic test. The clinician has already examined the animal and has a list of differential diagnoses in mind. The goal of the imaging procedure is to rule in disease, rule out disease, or discover new information. The report on any diagnostic … [Read more...]
Multiple episodes of hemorrhage on MR
At tonight's KCC, we saw some great cases from the clinic this week. One of them was a 7 year old MN Vizsla with a history of inappetance, ataxia and fever. He had an MR performed, which showed multifocal areas of abnormality. There were lesions in the right cerebrum, left frontal lobe, and left … [Read more...]
Questions about peritoneal detail
I taught the sophomore class about peritoneal detail, effusion and pneumoperitoneum yesterday. They came up with some great questions after the lecture. Here are some of the questions and answers: What technique can be used in place of an erect or cross-table study to diagnose free air in the … [Read more...]
Journal Club – 3.4.2007
Here are the latest articles that have to do with diagnostic imaging. As always, they are available on CiteULike as well. Articles may require a subscription. Pees MC, Kiefer I, Ludewig EW, et al. Computed tomography of the lungs of Indian pythons (Python molurus). American Journal of Veterinary … [Read more...]
Hyperechoic fat on abdominal ultrasound – what does it mean?
Hyperechoic fat The abdominal organs are surrounded by mesentery and omentum. On radiographs, the fat stored in these structures are what allow us to see the serosal surfaces of the soft tissue density organs. Fat is hyperechoic on ultrasound, giving a fairly uniform background for the abdominal … [Read more...]
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