Normal thorax

Case contributed by Allison L Zwingenberger
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Presents for pelvic limb paralysis, T3-L3 myelopathy. Screening thoracic radiographs prior to anesthesia.

Patient Data

Age: 13 years
Gender: Spayed female
Category: Domestic dog
Organism: Labrador retriever

Thoracic radiographs

x-ray

The cardiovascular structures are normal in size and shape. No abnormalities are seen within the pulmonary parenchyma. The mediastinum and pleural space are normal. No abnormalities are seen in the musculoskeletal system. There is a fat opacity mass on the left ventral body wall.

Case Discussion

Normal thorax without evidence of metastatic disease. Lipoma. On the left lateral projection, the pylorus appears rounded, but should not be mistaken for a mass.

 

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