Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: HistoryA 6-year-old neutered male mixed-breed dog was evaluated at an emergency veterinary service because of a laceration on the right ventral aspect of the thoracic wall and a firm subcutaneous swelling near its right ilium.The dog had been playing outside that morning, and the owner noticed the injuries after the dog emerged from the woods.On initial physical examination, the dog was bright and alert and its heart rate and respiratory rate were within reference limits.The dog' s abdomen was tense, a laceration with bruising was present on the right ventral aspect of the thorax, and a firm subcutaneous structure was palpable cranial to the right hemipelvis.Limited abdominal ultrasonography was performed by the emergency clinician to evaluate for the presence of fluid within the abdominal cavity; no free fluid was found.Given the physical examination findings and signs of abdominal pain, radiographs of the abdomen were obtained (Figure 1).Determine whether additional imaging studies are required, or make your diagnosis from Figure 1-then turn the page
Authors: Emily J. Morrison, Amy F. Sato, Nicole E. Geyer, Cara Blake
Institution: Tufts University
Language: English
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2396221410