This 8 year old MN Dachshund dog presented with a history of a chronic cough
This 8 year old MN Dachshund dog presented with a history of a chronic cough
Case Study
RAD – Chronic airway disease, allergic or infectious bronchitis, in a 8 year old MN Dachshund
Image Interpretation
right lateral, left lateral and VD thorax – The course of the trachea
is normal. On one of the lateral views a redundant tracheal membrane is noted level
with the caudal neck which is an incidental finding. The lung parenchyma presents a moderate increase in visibility of the bronchial walls
with mild peribronchial cuffing. Several bronchi present mild cylindrical ectasis. There
are no signs of air trapping.
DX
There are signs of chronic airway disease such as allergic or infectious - viral or bacterial, less likely fungal or parasitic - bronchitis.
Outcome
Consider symptomatic treatment versus bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage.
Consider other pathology such as tracheitis/laryngitis, dynamic tracheal collapse as well
Patient Information
Patient Name :
Charle Zayas/DPC
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
17_00032
Clinical Signs
- Coughing
Images
Clinical Signs
- Coughing