1. SMALL ANIMAL RADIOLOGY CASE DISCUSSIONS Sarah Jones, DVM

2. CASE 1 5 YO FS Miniature Dachshund Acute onset right pelvic limb lameness Neuroanatomic localization: L4-caudal

5. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND?

6. DIAGNOSIS/OUTCOME MRI showed right sided L5-L6 disc extrusion into the intervertebral foramen with compression of the nerve root Right L5-L6 hemilaminectomy was performed The patient recovered well from surgery with improved neurologic status

7. CASE 2 7 year old FS Miniature Pinscher Vomited up a piece of blanket

11. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND?

12. ULTRASOUND

15. DIAGNOSIS/OUTCOME Ultrasound: Multiple, fluid dilated intestinal loops Hard shadowing material Hyperechoic mesentery Surgery: Large portion of jejunum was dilated and ischemic Histopathology Severe transmural congestion and hemorrhage with multifocal villous blunting and necrosis

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19. CASE 3 12 year old FS DMH Chronic cough

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24. THORACIC ULTRASOUND

25. DIAGNOSIS/OUTCOME Thoracic ultrasound: Non-aerated right middle lung with multifocal angular mineralization Bronchoscopy: Inflammation, airway collapse, and mucus in the airways Cytology: Moderate to marked mixed, primarily neutrophilic and eosinophilic inflammation with mild macrophage reactivity was seen Findings consistent with eosinophilic disease such as feline asthma. Treatment: Prednisolone, Doxycycline pending Mycoplasma culture

26. BRONCHIAL PATTERN

29. CASE 4 3 month old F Husky Patient jumped out of a truck, and was acutely lame

32. CASE 5 4 month old MN German Shepherd Chronic regurgitation, thin body condition

36. DIAGNOSIS/OUTCOME Hospitalization for IV fluid therapy, Nebulization Amoxicillin, Baytril Frequent, small, elevated feedings Acetylcholine receptor antibody titers: Negative Cortisol levels: Normal

37. MEGAESOPHAGUS

40. ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA

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