Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How ultrasound-guided needle tests help lung issues in dogs and cats
By Wood, E F et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·1998·Department of Medical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of focal parenchymal lesions of the lung in dogs and cats.
Plain-English summary
A group of 16 dogs and 3 cats with lung masses or lesions seen on X-rays underwent a procedure called ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) to help diagnose their conditions. This method was able to accurately identify cancer in nearly all cases and also detected infections like blastomycosis (a fungal infection) in several pets. The procedure was safe, with no complications reported, and it helped veterinarians determine the best treatment options for these animals. Overall, FNA proved to be an effective and low-cost way to diagnose lung issues in pets.
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Abstract
Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of the lung was performed on 16 dogs and 3 cats with consolidated pulmonary lesions or masses identified on thoracic radiographs. The cytologic results from the FNA were confirmed by histopathology, response to treatment, or microscopic identification of Blastomyces organisms. Neoplasia was identified correctly by FNA cytology in 10 of 11 animals, and no false positive results occurred, yielding a positive predictive value of 100%. Of 8 animals with infectious disease, 5 of 6 had blastomycosis and 1 had a bacterial infection, based on cytologic evaluation. Eight animals required sedation for the procedure, and none had clinical complications. We conclude that ultrasound-guided FNA of pulmonary mass lesions is an inexpensive, safe, and accurate method for diagnosing blastomycosis or neoplasia, especially carcinomas, in dogs and cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9773409/