Diagnostic imaging features is one of the key sections in most Vetlucent articles.
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Placement in Article
This section typically follows the Pathology section and comes before either the Radiology Report section (if applicable) or the Treatment and Prognosis section.
Content and Structure
Start with a general description of the imaging findings before diving into modality-specific features. This avoids redundancy and helps readers understand the broader appearance of the condition, regardless of imaging method. For example, mention that a lesion is typically cavitary, mineralized, or expansile before discussing how those characteristics appear on CT versus radiographs.
Where applicable, use the following modality subheadings in the order listed. Keeping this structure consistent across articles makes it easier for users to find what they’re looking for.
Radiographs
Describe relevant findings seen on standard plain films. Specify anatomical views if findings are view-dependent.
Ultrasound
Include typical echogenicity, acoustic artifacts (e.g. shadowing, enhancement), and vascular patterns seen with Doppler. Mention if findings vary by species or probe orientation.
CT
Note key attenuation patterns, contrast enhancement behavior, and any three-dimensional characteristics. Include whether the lesion is best visualized with soft tissue or bone algorithms.
MRI
Detail T1 and T2 signal characteristics, contrast behavior, and diffusion or FLAIR findings, if relevant.
For terminology guidance, see: MRI nomenclature guidelines
Nuclear Medicine
Include findings from scintigraphy or SPECT when relevant, and clearly specify isotopes used. For PET-based imaging, describe metabolic activity and localization.
PET-CT
PET-MRI
Avoid alternate spellings like “PET/CT” or “PET CT”; always use “PET-CT,” “PET-MRI,” etc., for consistency.
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