Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with spontaneous bleeding in chest without clotting problems
By Danielle LaVine et al.·Published in Clinical Case Reports·2022·Virginia‐Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine Blacksburg Virginia USA, GB·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Non‐coagulopathic hemothorax in a dog: A case report
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old female Blue Heeler was brought in with breathing problems and suspected internal bleeding in her chest, known as hemothorax. The vet found that her blood clotting was normal and there was no history of trauma, leading to a diagnosis of a partial vascular injury. A CT scan helped confirm the issue, and the dog was treated with supportive care. Fortunately, she responded well to the treatment and improved over time.
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Abstract
Abstract An 8‐year‐old, female‐spayed, Blue Heeler presented with suspected non‐coagulopathic spontaneous, hemothorax with neoplasia as the most likely differential as coagulation parameters were normal and no obvious history of trauma was reported. Computed tomography scan was crucial for diagnosis of a traumatic partial vascular avulsion injury that was successfully managed supportively.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6370