Errors in abdominal ultrasonography in dogs and cats

Garcia, Daniela Sottili; Froes, Tilde Rodrigues

doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2012.01249.x

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“…The sonographic evaluation of shoulder joint revealed no lesions in six cases in G1 (6/58, 10%). To our knowledge, the sonographic exam could be negative due to the incapability of complete evaluation of shoulder joint or due to cognitive, inevitable or multifactorial errors [23]. Nevertheless, we emphasize that a correct valuation is strictly dependent on operators experience and equipment.…”

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Ultrasonographic findings of shoulder teno-muscular structures in symptomatic and asymptomatic dogs

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Ultrasonographic findings of shoulder teno-muscular structures in symptomatic and asymptomatic dogs

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“…Abdominal ultrasonography has been commonly used as a conventional imaging modality for evaluation of abdominal organs in veterinary medicine. However, there are difficulties in imaging the entire spleen of patients with splenomegaly and limitations to the correct evaluation of origin [ 3 ]. The sensitivity of ultrasonography in differentiating a malignant- from a nonmalignant mass is poor, because both types of masses tend to vary in echogenicity and appearance [ 3 ].…”

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“…However, there are difficulties in imaging the entire spleen of patients with splenomegaly and limitations to the correct evaluation of origin [ 3 ]. The sensitivity of ultrasonography in differentiating a malignant- from a nonmalignant mass is poor, because both types of masses tend to vary in echogenicity and appearance [ 3 ]. Contrast harmonic ultrasonography is not useful in distinguishing splenic hemangiosarcoma from nonmalignant mass, either [ 5 ].…”

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Diagnosis of a large splenic tumor in a dog: computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging

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Choi²,

Choi

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The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

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This study demonstrated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography for large-sized splenic hemangiosarcoma. Radiography and ultrasonography revealed the presence of a large-sized soft-tissue mass in the cranial abdomen. Computed tomography showed hypoattenuating mass. The mass was located in contact with liver, spleen and stomach, and the origin of the mass remained ambiguous. The mass was T2-hyperintense and T1-hypointense with mild contrast enhancement. MRI allowed a differentiation between large-sized tumor and neighboring normal structure, and the mass was consequently identified as arising from spleen. These results suggested that MRI might be a useful tool to visualize large-sized splenic tumors and improve the accuracy of diagnosis.

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“…In this report, ultrasonography was important in identifying and characterizing (location, shape, and ultrasonographic features) the intestinal lesion and predetermining the malignancy of the lesion; thus aiding diagnosis and subsequent clinical and therapeutic management, as suggested by Garcia and Froes (2012). The ultrasonographic findings observed in this report were compatible with neoplastic abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract (loss of the normal intestinal stratification) (Silva et al 2015).…”

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Papillary Adenocarcinoma of the descending colon in a dog: case report

Ferreira

Ribeiro

Pascoli

et al. 2017

Arq. Bras. Med. Vet. Zootec.

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The aim of this report was to describe the clinical findings and therapeutic management of a case of papillary adenocarcinoma of the descending colon in a Beagle. The patient presented soft stools, haematochezia, tenesmus, and dyschezia. Clinical examination revealed alterations on the ultrasonographic features of the descending colon suggestive of colitis and neoplasia. Following local mass resection, histopathology analysis revealed mild lymphoplasmocytic enteritis and papillary adenocarcinoma of the colon. Enterectomy for tumoral resection and biopsy of locoregional lymph nodes were carried out. Subsequent to the surgical procedure, it was possible to confirm the previous diagnosis and the tumor was classified as intestinal intraluminal papillary adenocarcinoma, with incomplete surgical margins. Adjuvant chemotherapy was performed using carboplatin, cyclophosphamide, and piroxicam, leading to remission of clinical signs and absence of any clinical or imaging alterations compatible with the patient's previous clinical condition. Palavras-chave: canino, neoplasia intestinal, oncologia

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Errors in abdominal ultrasonography in dogs and cats

Abstract: This study demonstrates that whilst errors of diagnosis do occur during ultrasonographic examination of the abdomen, understanding the causes of these errors will contribute to the development of this imaging modality.

Cited by 4 publications

References 23 publications

Ultrasonographic findings of shoulder teno-muscular structures in symptomatic and asymptomatic dogs

Ultrasonographic findings of shoulder teno-muscular structures in symptomatic and asymptomatic dogs

Diagnosis of a large splenic tumor in a dog: computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging

Papillary Adenocarcinoma of the descending colon in a dog: case report

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