There is a very interesting article in the latest issue of Radiographics that talks about the future of electronic learning in radiology. To use the link, you will need a subscription personally or through your library. To all residents: membership in the RSNA and access to Radiographics and … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2007
Biliary mucoceles
Biliary mucoceles have become a common cause of extrahepatic biliary obstruction in dogs over the last two decades. The accumulation of mucinous bile in the gall bladder, cystic duct and common bile duct causes distension, and eventually rupture of the gallbladder. Many of these dogs present with … [Read more...]
Osteochondrodysplasia of Scottish Fold cats
Tonight at KCC we had some great classic cases, including one of osteochondrodysplasia in a Scottish Fold cat. The cat presented was skeletally mature, and lame in the hind limbs. Radiographs of the tarsi showed extensive periosteal new bone formation, which was more apparent on the lateral side. … [Read more...]
Journal Club 3.13.07
All of the articles in journal club posts are also available on CiteULike. You can export to Endnote from there. Join the group VetRadiology and add your articles to the collection. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound Volume 48, Issue 2, March-April 2007 Spriet M, Mai W, McKnight A. ASYMMETRIC … [Read more...]
Infarction of the spleen and liver: a similar ultrasonographic pattern
Infarction of the spleen or liver is a fairly rare event. But if the blood supply is reduced, a region, or the entire organ, can become infarcted. Infarction is necrosis resulting from a reduced blood supply. The main causes of infarction of the liver and spleen are malposition (torsion) and … [Read more...]