Veterinary Thoracic Radiography Cases

What is the primary focus when describing changes to thoracic radiographs?

Which lung pattern is indicated by the presence of fluid in the alveoli?

In case presentations, which symptom is not commonly associated with acute dyspnoea?

Which case is associated with a 3-year-old domestic shorthair presenting with acute dyspnoea?

Which of the following patterns is characterized by thickened bronchi without lung parenchyma involvement?

What should be assessed regarding the mediastinal shift in a thoracic radiograph?

In the case presented regarding a 5-year-old female neutered cat, what additional symptom was noted alongside acute dyspnoea?

Which age and breed combination describes Case 4 in the series presented?

Thoracic Radiography Cases Engagement Session

This session covers thoracic radiography cases, specifically for veterinary medicine.

Case Descriptions & Presentations

Case 1: A 3-year-old domestic shorthair cat presented with acute dyspnea.
Case 2: A 5-year-old female neutered domestic shorthair cat, a free-roaming outdoor cat, presented with acute dyspnea and pyrexia.
Case 3: A 2-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat presented with chronic coughing.
Case 4: An 11-year-old Golden Retriever presented with exercise intolerance, fainting on exertion, a new cough, and reduced appetite.
Case 5: A 9-year-old CKCSp dog presented with coughing and exercise intolerance, with a pre-existing 3/5 murmur.

Radiographic Analysis Methods

Distribution of change: Focal, multifocal, diffuse; location (perihilar, caudodorsal, cranioventral); airway involvement.
Opacity alteration: Air, soft tissue, fluid, bone, mineralisation.
Mediastinal shift: Direction of shift; towards or away from the lesion.
Lung patterns: Alveolar, bronchial, interstitial.

Group Work Instructions

Analyze radiographic cases in small groups.
Systematically assess diagnostic quality and interpret findings.
Determine diagnostic nature of radiographs.
Identify potential abnormalities and differentials.
Document findings using different coloured notes for diagnostic quality and interpretation on a jamboard.

Engage with real thoracic radiography cases focused on veterinary medicine. This session covers various feline and canine cases presenting acute dyspnea, coughing, and other respiratory symptoms. Analyze and diagnose using effective radiographic analysis methods to enhance your skills.