Radiological Pathology of Skull
Feline Skull
Ventro Dorsal and Dorso Ventral
Radiological Pathology of Skull Nutritional Osteodystrophy Mandibular Periostitis Skull Fractures Temporal Mandibular Luxation Infectious Diseases Neoplasia Bone Cyst Middle Ear Diseases Dental Diseases Trauma
Mandibular Periostitis (Cranio Mandibular osteopathy CMO Young dogs 3-8 months of age Terrier breeds, Labs, Dobes, GSD,Boxers Osteoproliferative disorder that is selflimiting and slows at 7-8 months of age Secondary TMJ fusion can occur
Radiographic Findings • Irregular, opaque new bone Generally bilateral Ankylosis of TMJ may occur Ceases with maturity
Ear Infections Narrowing, obliteration,mineralization of external ear canals (otitis externa) Otitis media – Soft tissue/fluid opacity in tympanic bulla – Bony changes of bulla
Canine Otitis Externa
Otitis Media
Tumors/ Neoplasia Most common tumors include region wise in skull Calvarium Osteochondrosarcoma In cats Menigioma Maxilla and Mandible Sq.CC, Epulis Fibrosarcoma and Melanoma Zygomatic arch Osteoma/ Osteosarcoma Ear canal tumors
Trauma