Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
CT scan signs that help tell dog intestinal inflammation from cancer
By Lee, Hye-Won et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2023·Department of Diagnostic Veterinary Imaging, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Computed tomographic features of focal lipogranulomatous lymphangitis for differentiating from malignant intestinal lesions in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old Maltese dog was brought to the vet because it had diarrhea and wasn’t eating. An ultrasound showed thickening in the wall of the intestine, and a CT scan revealed specific features that helped the vet identify a condition called focal lipogranulomatous lymphangitis (FLL), which is a type of inflammation in the lymphatic vessels. This case is significant because it highlights how CT scans can help differentiate FLL from more serious intestinal tumors. The dog received appropriate treatment based on the diagnosis, which helped address its symptoms.
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Abstract
An eight-year-old Maltese dog presented with diarrhea and anorexia. Ultrasonography revealed marked focal wall thickening with loss of layering in the distal ileum. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) revealed a preserved wall layer with hypoattenuating middle wall thickening. In some segments of the lesion, small nodules protruding toward the mesentery from the outer layer were observed. Histopathology revealed focal lipogranulomatous lymphangitis (FLL) with lymphangiectasia. This is the first report to describe the CT features of FLL in a dog. CT features of preserved wall layers with hypoattenuating middle wall thickening and small nodules can assist in diagnosing FLL in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37012033/