Soft Tissue Flashcards
What is the most common radiograph taken?
Abdomen
Taken on inspiration
Thorax
Measure and beam center over the caudal border of the scapula
Thorax
No preference for v/d
Abdomen
Right lateral view is preferred because of kidneys
Abdomen
Second most common radiograph taken
Thorax
Taken in expiration
Abdomen
Both right and left lateral views are preferred
Thorax
To view the heart d/v positioning is preferred, to view the lungs v/d.
Thorax
Measure and beam center over 13th rib
Abdomen
Bladder stones
Urolithiasis
Older obese cats
Mega colon
“Aka” bloat
GDV
Toy breeds
Collapsing trachea
Doughnuts seen on radiograph
Pleural effusion
Can view at 45 days
Pregnancy
Signs depend on R or L sided heart failure
Cardiomyopathies (CHF)
Pulmonary changes seen on radiograph
Heartworm disease
Most common fungal disease in MN
Blastomycosis
Organs are in chest cavity , seen on rads
Diaphragmatic hernia
Seen in giant breeds & deep chest dogs
GDV
Diffuse nodular pattern seen on rad
Metastatic cancer
“Goose honk”
Collapsing trachea
Fluid on lungs, seen on rad
Pleural effusion
Occurs soon after heat cycle
Pyometra
Need an inspiration & expiration lat view
Collapsing trachea
