Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound and CT scan findings of abdominal lipoma in a dog
By da Silva Mattos, Maria Paula Luchi et al.·Published in Veterinary research communications·2026·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ultrasonographic and computed tomographic findings of an intra-abdominal lipoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old male Schnauzer was brought in for evaluation of an unusual mass in his abdomen. The dog had a history of high fat levels in the blood and low thyroid hormone levels. Ultrasound imaging revealed a large, well-defined fatty tumor (lipoma) in the mid-abdominal area, measuring about 10.3 cm long. Further imaging with a CT scan confirmed the presence of this fatty mass, which helped the vet understand its characteristics better. The combination of these imaging techniques was crucial in diagnosing the condition, allowing for appropriate treatment planning.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the ultrasonographic and computed tomographic findings of a rare case of an atypical lipoma located in the abdominal cavity of a 13-year-old neutered male Schnauzer weighing 10.3 kg. The animal had a history of dyslipidemia and hypothyroidism, and, due to this clinical background, additional diagnostic tests were requested. On B-mode ultrasonography, an amorphous, hyperechoic, and homogeneous structure with well-defined borders was visualized in the mid-abdominal region, measuring approximately 10.3 cm in length and 6.8 cm in height. Subsequently, interventional ultrasonography was performed to obtain a guided sample. Because of the difficulty in delineating and evaluating adjacent organs, the animal was referred for computed tomography, which identified a well-defined expansile mass with smooth margins and homogeneous density, exhibiting attenuation values consistent with adipose tissue. The integration of imaging modalities, combined with image-guided sampling, proved essential for complementing the clinical assessment and guiding the diagnostic process.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41557112/