Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cardiac MRI shows diffuse pericardial mesothelioma in dog with fluid
By Gallach, Ricardo Guillem & Mai, Wilfried·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2013·School of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cardiac MRI findings in a dog with a diffuse pericardial mesothelioma and pericardial effusion.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with ongoing fluid buildup around the heart (pericardial effusion) and a possible mass in the heart was evaluated using a special heart scan called cardiac MRI. This advanced imaging technique provided clear details about the heart and surrounding areas, helping to confirm that there was no focal mass but revealing thickening of the heart's outer layer. The dog underwent surgery to remove the affected tissue, and tests showed it had a rare type of cancer called diffuse pericardial mesothelioma. The use of cardiac MRI was crucial in diagnosing and managing this complex case.
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Abstract
Veterinary cardiac MRI (cMRI) is a relatively new technique. A dog with recurrent pericardial effusion and a questionable right atrial mass lesion on echocardiography underwent cMRI. cMRI provided excellent anatomic information about the heart and surrounding structures and helped to rule out the presence of a focal mass. A diffuse thickening and enhancement of the pericardium was detected. Pericardiectomy was performed and histopathology revealed a diffuse pericardial mesothelioma. This case illustrates the potential of cMRI in the management of patients with pericardial effusion when echocardiographic findings are equivocal and illustrates cMRI findings in a case of diffuse pericardial mesothelioma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24051256/