Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound needle biopsy helps diagnose nerve tumors in dogs
By da Costa, Ronaldo C et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2008·Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve sheath tumors in 4 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor after showing signs of weakness and pain in the front leg. The veterinarian used ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration, a technique that involves using sound waves to guide a needle to collect tissue samples for testing. This method helped confirm the diagnosis quickly and effectively. Early diagnosis is crucial for planning treatment options, which may include surgery or other therapies.
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Abstract
Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration was used in establishing the diagnosis in 4 cases of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Sonographic and cytologic characteristics are discussed. Because of its availability and ease of use, axillary ultrasonography with fine needle aspiration can be an initial diagnostic step for suspected brachial plexus tumors.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18320983/