Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Intestinal mass

Liz Barton — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:34:17 GMT

This mass within the small intestine was causing obstructive disease in this cat.

Colonic Mass

Liz Barton — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:58:44 GMT

This 14yr Mn DLH cat had a history of intermittent faecal bleeding, unresponsive to medical management. On ultrasound of the descending colon this mass was projecting into the lumen, with disruption of the colonic wall layering. The sub-lumbar lymph nodes were not enlarged. Further cranially there was a second smaller mass attached by a stalk, which was more consistent with a polyp.

Lower airway disease?

Kerry Peak — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:22:49 GMT

Any opinions regarding this radiograph would be much appreciated.

This is from a 10 year old Tibetan Spaniel that travels regularly between the UK and Greece. The history is a bit vague, but he has had episodes of dyspnoea in the past that seem to have spontaneously resolved.

2 days ago he developed fairly severe inspiratory dyspnoea and exercise intolerance. Coughing has never been a feature but he holds his neck outstretched. He has been eating and drinking well throughout. Unfortunately the dog is very aggressive, I am sure his heart sounds completely normal, the heart rate is approximately 60bpm and is regular with good pulse quality. Temperature is normal.

The attached X-ray is the only one I have been able to obtain given his temperament. I am not sure whether the bronchial pattern is suggestive of lower airway disease, though the pattern of dyspnoea is more consistent with an upper airway problem?

This image was first uploaded Oct 8 2014, re-uploaded Nov 26 2018 after site upgrade.

Pulmonary haemorrhage or neoplasia?

Will McMullan — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:44:05 GMT

Images first posted Oct 1 2014 and reuploaded Nov 26 2018 after site upgrade.

Dense mass in caudal chest cavity; 9 year old FS JRT

Joyce Whitehead — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:41:58 GMT

See forum discussion: https://www.vetsurgeon.org/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/f/9/t/18238.aspx

Images first posted Mar 13, 2014, re-uploaded following site upgrade.

1/9. Introduction and ultrasound machine controls

Kimberly Palgrave — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:08:19 GMT

FIRST PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2015

This video contains tips on how to set up the controls on your ultrasound machine in order to optimise the quality of your images and get the most out of your equipment.

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This is the first in a series of 9 videos. Once you have watched them all, you can complete a series of multiple choice questions to receive a CPD certificate*. You'll find the link to the multiple choice questions beneath video number 9.

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These videos were created in partnership with The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh. Filming by Susan Rhind and Eoghan Clarkson, eLearning Unit R(D)SVS. Video editing also by Eoghan Clarkson. Thanks to Carin Cordelli, Helen Dixon, Ealasaid Manson and Ashleigh Black, BVM&S students at the R(D)SVS.

2/9. The ultrasound probe

Kimberly Palgrave — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:07:06 GMT

FIRST PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2015

Practical tips and techniques which demonstrate how to use the ultrasound probe while scanning.

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3/9. Patient preparation for an abdominal ultrasound exam

Kimberly Palgrave — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:05:47 GMT

FIRST PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2015

Practical tips and techniques demonstrating how to prepare the patient in order to optimise your ultrasound exam.

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4/9. Ultrasound exam of the liver

Kimberly Palgrave — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:04:24 GMT

FIRST PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2015

How to begin an abdominal scan by demonstrating a methodical ultrasound examination of the liver.

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5/9. Ultrasound exam of the spleen

Kimberly Palgrave — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:01:50 GMT

FIRST PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2015

How to perform a methodical ultrasound examination of the spleen.

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6/9. Ultrasound exam of the kidney

Kimberly Palgrave — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:00:26 GMT

FIRST PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2015

This video demonstrates how to perform a methodical ultrasound examination of the kidney (this video uses the left kidney for demonstration purposes – specific techniques for locating the right kidney will be described in the next series).

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7/9. Ultrasound exam of the urinary bladder

Kimberly Palgrave — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:59:05 GMT

FIRST PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2015

How to perform a methodical ultrasound examination of the urinary bladder.

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8/9. Abdominal exam of the abdominal GI tract

Kimberly Palgrave — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:57:47 GMT

FIRST PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2015

How to perform a methodical ultrasound examination of the abdominal GI tract including the stomach, small intestine and colon.

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9/9. Completing the abdominal ultrasound exam

Kimberly Palgrave — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:56:00 GMT

FIRST PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2015

A conclusion to the series and describes what topics will be covered in the next series including ultrasound exam of the adrenal glands and pancreas.

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Having watched all 9 of this series of videos, you can now complete the following multiple choice questions to receive a CPD certificate*. Click here.

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1/10. Introduction to performing an echo

Kimberly Palgrave — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:49:58 GMT

FIRST PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2015

This is the first in a series of instructional videos by Kimberly Palgrave BS BVM&S GPCert(DI) MRCVS, in-house vet for BCF Technology, which gives a step-by-step approach to performing a basic cardiac ultrasound exam in the small animal patient. This video contains an introduction to performing an echo examination.

Once you have watched all 10 videos, you can complete a series of multiple choice questions to receive a CPD certificate (UK and Northern Ireland only). You'll find the link to the self-assessment quiz beneath video number 10.

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These videos have been produced in collaboration with The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh and we are very grateful for their assistance and technical expertise. Filming by Susan Rhind and Eoghan Clarkson, eLearning Unit R(D)SVS. Video editing also by Eoghan Clarkson. Thanks to Hannah Johnson, James Roxburgh and Christopher Welsh, BVM&S students at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.