Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Patterdale terrier with breathing trouble from lung fibrosis
By Fitzgerald, Ella et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2017·Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: IMAGING DIAGNOSIS-COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY OF TRACTION BRONCHIECTASIS SECONDARY TO PULMONARY FIBROSIS IN A PATTERDALE TERRIER.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old Patterdale terrier was brought to the vet because he was having trouble breathing, was tired after exercise, and was losing weight. Tests showed that he had a condition called traction bronchiectasis, which means his airways were stretched due to lung scarring from pulmonary fibrosis (a type of lung disease). Unfortunately, the treatment options for this condition are limited, and the focus is usually on managing symptoms. It's important for pet owners to monitor their dog's breathing and overall health closely if they notice similar symptoms.
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Abstract
An 8-year-old, Patterdale terrier was referred for evaluation of tachypnoea, exercise intolerance, and weight loss. Computed tomographic images showed pneumomediastinum, diffuse pulmonary ground glass opacity, and marked dilatation of peripheral bronchi, but no evidence of thickened bronchial walls. The histopathologic diagnosis was diffuse pulmonary interstitial fibrosis, type II pneumocyte hyperplasia, and bronchiectasis. The lack of evidence of primary bronchitis supported a diagnosis of traction bronchiectasis. Traction bronchiectasis can occur as a sequela to pulmonary fibrosis in dogs.
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