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What is the primary focus when describing changes to thoracic radiographs?
What is the primary focus when describing changes to thoracic radiographs?
- Only the opacity of the radiographs
- Only identifying airway-related changes
- Distribution and localization of changes (correct)
- Mediastinal position exclusively
Which lung pattern is indicated by the presence of fluid in the alveoli?
Which lung pattern is indicated by the presence of fluid in the alveoli?
- Bronchial pattern
- Interstitial pattern
- Alveolar pattern (correct)
- Focal pattern
In case presentations, which symptom is not commonly associated with acute dyspnoea?
In case presentations, which symptom is not commonly associated with acute dyspnoea?
- Reduced appetite
- Exercise intolerance (correct)
- Pyrexia
- Coughing
Which case is associated with a 3-year-old domestic shorthair presenting 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?
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?
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?
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?
Which age and breed combination describes Case 4 in the series presented?
Flashcards
Alveolar Pattern
Alveolar Pattern
A pattern on a radiograph where the air spaces in the lungs are filled with fluid or other material, making them appear white.
Bronchial Pattern
Bronchial Pattern
A pattern on a radiograph where the airways are thickened or filled with fluid, making them appear darker.
Interstitial Pattern - Unstructured
Interstitial Pattern - Unstructured
A pattern on a radiograph where the lung tissue appears diffusely hazy, but the specific structures causing the haziness are not easily identifiable.
Distribution of Change
Distribution of Change
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Localisation of Change
Localisation of Change
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Airway Related Changes
Airway Related Changes
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Alteration in Opacity
Alteration in Opacity
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Mediastinal Shift
Mediastinal Shift
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Study Notes
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
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Analyze radiographic cases in small groups.
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Systematically assess diagnostic quality and interpret findings.
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Determine diagnostic nature of radiographs.
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Identify potential abnormalities and differentials.
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Document findings using different coloured notes for diagnostic quality and interpretation on a jamboard.
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