Computed tomographic characteristics of multilobular tumor of bone involving the cranium in 7 dogs and zygomatic arch in 2 dogs

Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2000 May-Jun;41(3):214-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2000.tb01480.x.

Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) images of nine dogs with a multilobular tumor of bone of the head were reviewed. The CT characteristics of the neoplasms involving the calvarium (n = 7) were rounded, well defined with a fine granular, nonhomogeneous bone opacity usually in the occipital region. Cranial vault invasion (5 of 7) was commonly found with a significant portion of the mass within the vault. The neoplasms involving the zygomatic arch (n = 2) were also generally rounded and well defined but with a more coarse granular appearance. The common CT findings were best seen when the images were viewed in a bone window.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Dogs
  • Osteosarcoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteosarcoma / veterinary*
  • Skull Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Skull Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / veterinary*
  • Zygoma / diagnostic imaging*