Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with celiac artery pseudoaneurysm from migrating grass awn
By Llabrés-Díaz, Francisco J et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2010·Davies Veterinary Specialists, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis--celiac artery pseudoaneurysm associated with a migrating grass awn.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-month-old dog was brought in with serious health issues caused by a grass awn, which is a sharp plant seed that can get stuck in the body. Imaging tests like ultrasound and CT scans revealed a dangerous condition called a pseudoaneurysm near the celiac artery, but unfortunately, the dog passed away due to the rupture of this aneurysm. The imaging helped the veterinarians understand the situation better and recommend treatment, but it was too late to save the dog.
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Abstract
The ultrasound and computed tomography findings of a retroperitoneal pseudoaneurysm associated with a grass awn are described in a 10-month-old dog. Ultrasound was used to localize the lesion and surrounding reaction as well as to determine its relationship with the celiac artery, but inadequate Doppler settings hindered the diagnosis of its vascular nature. Dual phase CT enabled further characterization, particularly its close relationship with the major retroperitoneal vessels. The imaging examination was fundamental in recommending nonsurgical therapy. The dog died as a consequence of the rupture of this pseudoaneurysm. A grass awn was confirmed.
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