This 12 year old MN DSH cat has a history of coughing of several weeks duration, with increasing frequency.
This 12 year old MN DSH cat has a history of coughing of several weeks duration, with increasing frequency.
Case Study
RAD – Feline lower airway syndrome in a 12 year old MN DSH cat
DX
The findings are consistent with feline lower airway syndrome (formerly termed asthma).
Image Interpretation
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The caudal compartment of the left cranial lung lobe presents a lobar alveolar infiltrate with decreased lung volume. Mid left-sided mediastinal shift is noted. The cranial compartment of the left cranial lung lobe and the left caudal lung lobe present compensatory over inflation with increased radiolucency. The remainder of the lung parenchyma reveals a marked generalized bronchial pattern with peribronchial cuffing. The diaphragmatic cupola is mildly flattened. The lumbodiaphragmatic angle presents increased width.
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Outcome
The compartmental atelectasis of the left cranial lung lobe is due to chronic obstruction of the lobar bronchus by a mucous plug and usually irreversible.
Bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage may be considered in case the patient is refractory to empirical treatment for feline lower airway syndrome to rule out superinfection.
Patient Information
Patient Name :
Luis Zerrener/BCVC
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
17_00081
Clinical Signs
- Coughing
Images
Clinical Signs
- Coughing