Marina du Preez, Ryan Taggart, Nima Nakahara, Jonothan Tuke, Jia Wen Siow
{"title":"Evaluation of measurements for tracheal hypoplasia in French bulldogs.","authors":"Marina du Preez, Ryan Taggart, Nima Nakahara, Jonothan Tuke, Jia Wen Siow","doi":"10.1111/vru.13436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13436","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tracheal narrowing may increase airflow resistance, resulting in clinical manifestations associated with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). When diagnosing tracheal hypoplasia, established values are based on measurements established for English bulldogs or non-specific \"bulldog\" breeds. The objective of this study was to investigate tracheal diameter ratios in French bulldogs to gain a better understanding of what would constitute tracheal hypoplasia in this breed. A retrospective observational analysis was conducted to measure the right lateral thoracic radiographs of 139 French bulldogs to investigate tracheal diameter ratios. Pulmonary disease was observed in 55/139 dogs. The mean TD:Ti for healthy French bulldogs was 0.15 (±0.02), and the mean TD:ML was 0.32 (±0.07). 44/84 dogs had a TD:Ti < 0.15 (±0.02), and 37/65 dogs had a TD:ML < 0.32 (±0.07). At least one thoracic vertebral anomaly was observed in 131/139 of evaluated French bulldogs, and sternal malformations were observed in 42/139 dogs. TD:ML showed an excellent interclass correlation between observers (ICC<sub>inter</sub> 0.9562). The listed covariables were compared for statistical significance when measuring relative tracheal ratios, and none were found. There was a statistically significant relationship between TD:Ti and sex. An objective value for tracheal hypoplasia in French bulldogs has previously not been established. The mean TD:Ti described for French bulldogs in this study is higher than that previously described in other \"bulldog\" populations. The mean TD:ML is similar to previously reported for non-brachycephalic and non-bulldog brachycephalic small breed dogs. The correlative relationship between TD:Ti and TD:ML was statistically significant but weak.</p>","PeriodicalId":23581,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142354791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cassandra Céré, Valentina Curcio, Hugo Dorez, Maud Debreuque, Florence Franconi, David Rousseau
{"title":"Quantitative MRI for brain lesion diagnosis in dogs and cats: A comprehensive overview.","authors":"Cassandra Céré, Valentina Curcio, Hugo Dorez, Maud Debreuque, Florence Franconi, David Rousseau","doi":"10.1111/vru.13434","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13434","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>MRI is widely used for the detection and characterization of brain lesions. There is a growing interest in the potential benefits of quantitative MRI (qMRI) in veterinary brain lesion diagnosis. Yet, the use of data processing tools in the veterinary field is not as democratized as for the diagnosis of human brain pathologies. Several reviews have addressed the characterization of brain lesions in cats and dogs. None of them is specifically focused on quantitative MRI data processing techniques for the diagnosis of brain lesions in the veterinary field. This paper aims to provide an overview of the evolution of qMRI on cats and dogs both in the clinical and preclinical fields. We analyze the achievements in the field as well as the remaining challenges in the diffusion of data processing tools for veterinary brain lesions characterization.</p>","PeriodicalId":23581,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142354808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Charlotte Coeuriot, Hugues Gaillot, Albert Agoulon, Stephane Madec, Guillaume Michel, Pascal Prelaud, Amaury Briand, Emmanuel Bensignor, Vincent Bruet, Jérôme Abadie, Yannick Ruel, Marion Fusellier
{"title":"Characteristics and diagnostic performance of nonechoplanar diffusion-weighted imaging in detecting canine tympanokeratoma (cholesteatoma).","authors":"Charlotte Coeuriot, Hugues Gaillot, Albert Agoulon, Stephane Madec, Guillaume Michel, Pascal Prelaud, Amaury Briand, Emmanuel Bensignor, Vincent Bruet, Jérôme Abadie, Yannick Ruel, Marion Fusellier","doi":"10.1111/vru.13435","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13435","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tympanokeratomas (cholesteatomas) are destructive keratinic masses of the middle ear that are often treated surgically. In humans, nonechoplanar (non-EP) diffusion-weighted (DW) MRI is efficient in diagnosing tympanokeratomas and differentiating recurrent tympanokeratomas from granulation or fibrous tissue after surgery. The objectives of this study were to (1) determine the characteristics of non-EP DWI of histologically or cytologically confirmed canine tympanokeratomas, (2) determine the performance of non-EP DW images, apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) map and ADC values in discriminating between tympanokeratomas and other causes of otitis media in dogs, and (3) find an optimal ADC cut-off value. Medical records of dogs diagnosed on MRI with otitis media in two veterinary hospitals were retrospectively reviewed. Sixty-two ears with a cytological or pathological diagnosis of either tympanokeratoma (36/62) or nontympanokeratoma otitis media (26/62) were selected. Diffusion-weighted images had an accuracy of 77.4%, a sensitivity of 94.4%, and a specificity of 53.8% for the detection of tympanokeratoma. The ADC value of middle ear content ranged from 517 to 1355.10<sup>-6</sup> mm<sup>2</sup>/s in tympanokeratoma and from 454 to 2447 × 10<sup>-6</sup> mm<sup>2</sup>/s in nontympanokeratoma otitis media. An ADC value below 916 × 10<sup>-6</sup> mm<sup>2</sup>/s interpreted as a tympanokeratoma yielded an accuracy of 78.7%, a sensitivity of 92.6%, and a specificity of 60%. In the study population, combined qualitative analysis of DW images and ADC maps was the most effective method for diagnosing tympanokeratomas with an accuracy of 80.9%, a sensitivity of 92.6%, and a specificity of 65%.</p>","PeriodicalId":23581,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142354789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jesika El Rifiova, Frederike Schiborra, Peter-John Mäntylä Noble, Nina Vigevani, Richard J Blundell, James Guillem
{"title":"CT findings in a dog with chronic giant hypertrophic gastritis: Ménétrier-like disease.","authors":"Jesika El Rifiova, Frederike Schiborra, Peter-John Mäntylä Noble, Nina Vigevani, Richard J Blundell, James Guillem","doi":"10.1111/vru.13437","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13437","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 9-year-old male's entire Boston Terrier was presented with persistent hyporexia and weight loss for 6 weeks prior to referral admission. A CT scan showed marked hypertrophy of the rugal folds protruding into the gastric lumen, which had a cerebriform appearance. Changes were consistent with the ultrasonographic findings, which showed marked hyperechogenicity of the gastric mucosa, mucosal cysts, and otherwise normal wall layering. Histopathology of the fundic gastric mucosa showed foveolar hyperplasia and cystic dilation which were findings consistent with Ménétrier-like disease. Based on the reviewed literature, this is the first case report describing CT findings of Ménétrier-like disease in a dog.</p>","PeriodicalId":23581,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142354790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tom Monto, Silke Hecht, Mylène Auger, Cary M Springer
{"title":"A \"gullwing sign\" on magnetic resonance imaging of extradural spinal tumors in dogs and cats allows prioritization of round cell neoplasia.","authors":"Tom Monto, Silke Hecht, Mylène Auger, Cary M Springer","doi":"10.1111/vru.13448","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13448","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extradural neoplasms are the most common spinal tumors in small animals. A bilobed appearance of ventral extradural spinal lesions (\"gullwing sign\") on MRI has been described with various conditions. The objective of this retrospective study was to determine if a \"gullwing sign\" is more common with certain types of extradural tumors. MRI studies of dogs and cats with extradural spinal neoplasms were reviewed for the presence of a \"gullwing sign\". Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate a possible relationship between tumor class and the presence of a \"gullwing sign\". Sixty-six cases were included (5 epithelial, 31 mesenchymal, 4 neuroendocrine, and 26 round cell tumors). A \"gullwing sign\" was identified in 12 of 66 cases (18.2%) and was significantly more common with round cell neoplasia than other tumor types (P < .001; OR = 28.6, 95% CI [3.4, 241.1]). This information may aid radiologists in prioritizing differential diagnoses for extradural tumors in small animals.</p>","PeriodicalId":23581,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142354788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Magnetic resonance imaging signal changes at the intramuscular injection site in dogs: Comparison of medetomidine and saline.","authors":"Sojeong Kwon, Daji Noh, Kazutaka Yamada, Sang-Kwon Lee, Hojung Choi, Youngwon Lee, Kija Lee","doi":"10.1111/vru.13438","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13438","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intramuscular administration is a commonly used method for delivering sedatives and anesthetics in veterinary medicine. Previous studies have reported inflammation at the intramuscular injection site in laboratory animals and observed signal changes on MRI following intramuscular injections in humans. We hypothesized that following intramuscular injection, the site would exhibit T2 hyperintensity and contrast enhancement on MRI. To investigate this, this prospective study evaluated the pattern of signal changes and grade of T2 signal intensity and contrast enhancement over time after the intramuscular injection of medetomidine at a premedication dosage, comparing it to saline. MRI scans were performed immediately postinjection into the biceps femoris and quadriceps femoris muscles, as well as at 2, 8, 24, and 72 h, and 7 days postinjection. A semiquantitative scale was utilized to grade signal intensity and contrast enhancement. Both medetomidine and saline injections showed T2 hyperintensity immediately after injection and contrast enhancement from 2 h postinjection, manifesting as flame-shaped. These signal changes decreased up to 24 h postinjection (p < .05). The signal changes induced by medetomidine showed higher T2 hyperintense change and stronger contrast enhancement compared with saline at most time points, with the signal changes persisting for a longer duration (p < .05). These findings suggest that intramuscular administration of medetomidine induces a more severe tissue reaction compared with saline, and the results are expected to aid in the differentiation of various muscle diseases that present with similar MRI findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":23581,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142354807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arnaud Louvet, Anne-Carole Duconseille, Matthieu Gatineau, Audrey Albert
{"title":"Ultrasonographic diagnosis of a cecal mucocele in a cat.","authors":"Arnaud Louvet, Anne-Carole Duconseille, Matthieu Gatineau, Audrey Albert","doi":"10.1111/vru.13441","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13441","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 3-year-old neutered male domestic medium-hair cat presented for sudden onset of vomiting and anorexia. Ultrasonographically, severe distension of the cecum by hyperechoic material associated with variable posterior attenuation was identified. The cecum was surgically excised. A retention cyst cecal mucocele complicated by mucosal ulceration and inflammation was diagnosed. A literature review of this well-described lesion in humans, once described in dogs but as yet undescribed in cats, is briefly presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":23581,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142354809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cesar Llanos, Ella Fitzgerald, Bernat Marti-Garcia, Steven De Decker
{"title":"Clinical presentation, imaging characteristics, and short-term outcome of eight cats presented with suspected traumatic atlantoaxial hyperflexion.","authors":"Cesar Llanos, Ella Fitzgerald, Bernat Marti-Garcia, Steven De Decker","doi":"10.1111/vru.13432","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13432","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Traumatic atlantoaxial hyperflexion is considered rare in cats, and only a few case reports have been published. There are other conditions that can result in a peracute onset of neurological signs localized to the cervical spinal cord segments, including acute noncompressive nucleus pulposus extrusion, ischemic myelopathy, or vertebral fractures. Appropriate treatment for these conditions can only be initiated after an accurate diagnosis has been obtained. The aim of this observational, retrospective, single-center, descriptive case series study was to describe the clinical presentation, imaging characteristics, and short-term outcome of eight cats presented with suspected traumatic atlantoaxial hyperflexion. Young male healthy domestic shorthair cats were overrepresented (7/8) and typically presented with a peracute, nonprogressive, nonpainful, nonlateralizing C1-C5 myelopathy (tetraplegia or nonambulatory tetraparesis) following a road traffic accident or head trauma. All MRI studies demonstrated a solitary, focal, ill-defined intramedullary lesion immediately dorsal to the dens of the axis, affecting both grey and white matter. All cats were treated medically. In 50% of the cats, the neurological grade improved at discharge or short-term follow-up, 25% of the cats recovered completely, one cat was static at short-term follow-up, and one cat was euthanized due to persistent forebrain signs and lack of neurological improvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":23581,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Calendar of Important Dates","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/vru.13430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13430","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23581,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}