Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Liver hernias near the heart mimicking lung nodules in 7 dogs
By Kim, Jaehwan et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2016·Konkuk University, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Radiographic and computed tomographic features of caval foramen hernias of the liver in 7 dogs: mimicking lung nodules.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 7 dogs was diagnosed with caval foramen hernias, a condition where part of the liver pushes through an opening in the diaphragm, which can look like lung problems on X-rays. The dogs showed signs like compression of the caudal vena cava and changes in the liver, which were confirmed through CT scans. This imaging technique helped veterinarians identify the hernias and assess their severity. Treatment options were not detailed, but recognizing this condition early can help guide appropriate care for affected dogs.
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Abstract
This study describes the imaging features and characteristics of caval foramen hernias in 7 dogs diagnosed by computed tomography (CT). On lateral radiographs, 6 of 7 dogs showed dome-shaped, broad-based, caudal mediastinal lesions. CT findings included caudal vena cava (CVC) compression (n=7), right lateral (n=6) or medial (n=1) liver lobe involvement, hepatic vein dilation (n=5) and biliary tract involvement (n=1) with partial (n=6) or entire (n=1) liver lobe hernias. A caval foramen hernia should be part of the differential diagnosis when the aforementioned imaging features are detected. CT is considered as a useful tool for diagnosis and evaluation in dogs with a caval foramen hernia.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27430293/