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Contrast Enhanced Ultrasonography and CT Features of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in a Dog

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: A large abdominal mass was incidentally found in a 13-year-old mixed-breed dog and was confirmed to be a cecal gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST).Contrast-enhanced ultrasound and post-contrast computed tomography (CT) showed mild contrast enhancement of the mass, indicating low blood flow.The tumor origin was determined to be the cecum by identifying the vessels supplying the mass on post-contrast CT.The exophytic growth of the tumor left the cecal lumen intact without obstruction.This report described the CEUS and CT perfusion of the cecal GIST and perfusion evaluation can help diagnose and characterize GISTs in dogs.

Source: Journal of Veterinary Clinics

DOI: 10.17555/jvc.2023.40.5.375

Authors: Saran Chhoey, Soyeon Kim, Kroesna Kang, Sath Keo, Jihye Choi

Institutions: Royal University of Agriculture, Cambodia, Chonnam National University, Seoul National University

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Oncology Research

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: United States Agency for International Development, University of the Philippines