Radiographic, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomographic, and rhinoscopic features of nasal aspergillosis in dogs

• DOI: 10.2460/javma.2004.225.1703
• Publication Date: 2005-12-22T12:17:56Z
• Authors: Jimmy H. Saunders; Cécile Clercx; Frédéric R. Snaps; Martin Sullivan; Luc Duchateau; Henri J. van Bree; Robert F. Dondeli...
• Keywords: Conventional radiography

Abstract Objective —To determine radiographic, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and rhinoscopic features of nasal aspergillosis in dogs. Design —Prospective study. Animals —15 client-owned Procedure —All dogs had clinical signs chronic disease; the diagnosis was made on basis positive results for at least 2 diagnostic tests (serology, cytology, histology, or fungal culture) detection typical intrasinusal intranasal colonies turbinate destruction via rhinoscopy. Radiography, MRI, CT were performed under general anesthesia. Rhinoscopy repeated to evaluate lesions initiate treatment. Findings radiography, CT, rhinoscopy compared. Results —MRI revealed suggestive more frequently than did radiography. Computed best technique cortical bone lesions; nature abnormal soft tissue, however, could not be identified. Magnetic allowed evaluation frontal especially useful differentiating between a thickened mucosa secretions colonies; differentiated from secretions. identification tissue but as MRI defining extent provided no information regarding lesions. Conclusions Clinical Relevance —The value similar greater that is necessary because it only allows direct visualization colonies. ( J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;225:1703–1712)