Imaging diagnosis - aortic thromboembolism associated with spirocercosis in a dog

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Kirberger, Robert M.
Zambelli, A.B. (Anthony Brett)

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Blackwell

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An 8-year-old neutered female Rhodesian Ridgeback developed acute, nonneurological right pelvic limb lameness. Femoral pulsation was poor, and oscillometric blood pressure measurements between the two pelvic limbs differed markedly. A caudal aortic right external iliac embolus was detected sonographically. Radiographically, there was a caudal esophageal mass and thoracic vertebral spondylitis typical of spirocercosis. Using CT-angiography, a caudal thoracic aortic aneurysm with a mural thrombus was detected. The dog recovered following heparin and aspirin therapy but signs recurred 7 months later. Subsequently, the patient improved on treatment and remains asymptomatic. This report illustrates the value of CT-angiography in detecting aortic thrombosis in dogs with spirocercosis.

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Imaging diagnosis, Aaortic thromboembolism, Spirocercosis

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Kirberger, RM, & Zambelli, A 2007, ‘Imaging diagnosis - aortic thromboembolism associated with spirocercosis in a dog’, Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound, vol. 48, no. 5, pp. 418-420 [http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/vru]