Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using contrast cone-beam CT to track a dog's maxillary tumor
By Rødal, Jan et al.·Published in Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology·2010·Department of Medical Physics·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feasibility of contrast-enhanced cone-beam CT for target localization and treatment monitoring.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with a maxillary tumor (a type of cancer in the upper jaw) received radiation therapy to help shrink the tumor. During the treatment, special imaging called cone-beam CT was used to get detailed pictures of the tumor before and after the contrast agent was given. This technique helped the veterinarians see the tumor more clearly, allowing them to monitor the treatment's effectiveness. The imaging showed promising results in visualizing the tumor, which can help in planning further treatment.
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Abstract
A dog with a spontaneous maxillary tumour was given 40 Gy of fractionated radiotherapy. At five out of 10 fractions cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging before and after administration of an iodinated contrast agent were performed. Contrast enhancement maps were overlaid on the pre-contrast CBCT images. The tumour was clearly visualized in the images thus produced.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20667609/