Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chest X-ray signs of blastomycosis lung infection in 40 dogs
By Walker, Michael A.·Published in Veterinary Radiology·1981·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: THORACIC BLASTOMYCOSIS: A REVIEW OF ITS RADIOGRAPHIC MANIFESTATIONS IN 40 DOGS
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Plain-English summary
A group of 40 dogs diagnosed with blastomycosis, a fungal infection affecting the lungs, had their chest X-rays examined to identify common signs of the disease. Most dogs showed various patterns in their lung images, such as nodules or mixed densities, while a few had normal-looking lungs. Some dogs also had swollen lymph nodes in the chest or other related issues. Understanding these radiographic signs can help veterinarians diagnose and treat blastomycosis more effectively.
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Abstract
Thoracic radiographs of 40 dogs with confirmed blastomycosis were reviewed to determine the incidence of the associated radiographic signs. The predominant patterns of disease were determined in each dog and were as follows: nodular interstitial densities, 13 dogs; a mixed lung pattern not localized to any particular part of the lung, ten dogs; a bronchointerstitial pattern, five dogs; a nonspecific hazy interstitial pattern, four dogs; a mixed alveolar and interstitial density, two dogs; a cavitary lesion, one dog. The lungs appeared normal in four dogs. Concurrent findings included eight dogs with thoracic lymphadenopathy, two dogs with pneumomediastinum, and one dog with pleural effusion. None of the lesions appeared mineralized.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8261.1981.tb00605.x