Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Understanding accessory lung lobe diseases in pets
By Lora-Michiels, Michaël et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Radiation Oncology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The accessory lung lobe in thoracic disease: a case series and anatomical review.
Plain-English summary
In dogs and cats, problems with the accessory lung lobe (a part of the lung that can be hard to see) are often missed because of where it's located. These issues can look like problems with the diaphragm or other nearby structures in the chest. The study looks at the normal structure of this lung lobe and the tests that can help tell apart diseases in this area from those in nearby organs. It also shares four specific cases to show how these lung lobe diseases appear and what the X-ray results look like. Overall, the findings highlight the importance of recognizing and diagnosing issues with the accessory lung lobe in pets.
Abstract
Diseases of the accessory lung lobe (AccLL) are often overlooked in dogs and cats, perhaps because of its recessed location. Diseases of this lobe also can mimic diseases of the diaphragm or structures comprising the caudal mediastinum. Normal anatomy of the AccLL and the diagnostic tools used today will be reviewed to help differentiate disease of adjacent organs. Four cases will also be described to illustrate disease presentation and radiographic findings affecting this lobe.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14518652/