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CT scan finds bronchogenic cyst in German shepherd dog lung

By Gadbois, Julie et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2012·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed

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Original publication title: Computed tomographic evaluation of a bronchogenic cyst in a German shepherd dog.

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Plain-English summary

A German shepherd was brought in for evaluation of a lung issue after a vet found a suspicious area in the dog's chest. A special imaging test called a CT scan revealed a rounded cyst in the left lung that was connected to the bronchial tubes. This type of cyst, known as a bronchogenic cyst, is a rare condition. The dog will need ongoing monitoring, but the findings help the vet understand the situation better.

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Abstract

A German shepherd dog was referred for further evaluation of a cavitary pulmonary lesion. Computed tomography identified a well-defined rounded radiolucent area in the left cranial lung lobe in continuity with the bronchial lumen. These findings were consistent with a bronchogenic cyst.

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Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22753971/