Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
3D heart ultrasound helps diagnose heart tumor in dog
By Boz, E et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2020·Department of Cardiology of Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Real-time three-dimensional echocardiographic study of a cardiac hemangiosarcoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old Golden Retriever was brought in for a second opinion about a mass found in the heart. An ultrasound showed a growth in the right atrium, which initially seemed to be invasive. However, a more advanced 3D ultrasound provided clearer images, indicating that the mass was not infiltrative. This information helped the veterinarian decide to surgically remove the tumor. The dog underwent surgery, which is a common treatment for heart tumors, and the use of 3D imaging played a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old Golden Retriever was presented for a second opinion regarding a cardiac mass. Two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated presence of a mass in the area of the right atrium. The mass appeared adherent and possibly infiltrative to the external wall of the right atrium. Three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography allowed better visualization of the neoplasia, suggesting that it was not infiltrative and contributed significantly to the decision to carry out the surgical resection of the cardiac tumor. This case report demonstrates the use of three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography in the diagnostic evaluation of cardiac masses in dogs without the need for general anesthesia.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32182572/