Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
MRI and CT scans show carotid body tumor in dog neck swelling
By Kromhout, Kaatje et al.·Published in Acta veterinaria Scandinavica·2012·Department of Medical Imaging of domestic animals and Orthopedics of small animals·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Magnetic resonance and computed tomography imaging of a carotid body tumor in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male Labrador Retriever was brought to the vet because of a swelling in his neck. After some tests, the vet found that the dog had a carotid body tumor, which is a type of growth near the carotid artery. The dog was then referred for advanced imaging to better understand the tumor's size and impact. While the report focuses on the imaging results, it's important for pet owners to know that early detection and proper imaging can help in planning the best treatment options for their pets.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old castrated male Labrador Retriever was presented to a referring veterinarian for a swelling in the neck region. Based on the results of histopathology, a carotid body tumor, was diagnosed. The dog was referred to a medical imaging unit for further staging and follow up. This report describes the magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomographic (CT) appearance of a carotid body tumor.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22507757/