Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound to detect brachial plexus tumors in dogs with limb lameness
By Rose, Scott et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2005·School of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ultrasonographic evaluation of brachial plexus tumors in five dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Five dogs with front leg lameness, muscle weakness, and pain were found to have tumors in their brachial plexus, which is a network of nerves that control the front limbs. Ultrasound imaging revealed large masses that were pushing on blood vessels and damaging surrounding tissue. To get a better look at these tumors, the dogs also underwent CT or MRI scans. This study highlights how ultrasound can help vets detect these types of tumors early on.
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Abstract
Five dogs with unilateral thoracic limb lameness, neurologic deficits, muscle atrophy, and pain, or a combination of these signs, were examined using ultrasonograghy. Large, hypoechoic tubular masses that displaced vessels and destroyed the normal architecture were found in each dog. The affected axilla of each patient was then imaged with computed tomography or magnetic resonance to fully assess the extent of the masses. We describe the use of ultrasound in screening patients for brachial plexus tumors.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16396270/