Computed tomography diagnosis of isolated splenic torsion in a dog

M N Patsikas; T Rallis; S E Kladakis; A K Dessiris

doi:10.1111/j.1740-8261.2001.tb00931.x

Computed tomography diagnosis of isolated splenic torsion in a dog

Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2001 May-Jun;42(3):235-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2001.tb00931.x.

Authors

M N Patsikas¹, T Rallis, S E Kladakis, A K Dessiris

Affiliation

¹ Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

PMID: 11405265
DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2001.tb00931.x

Abstract

Isolated splenic torsion in a dog was diagnosed using computed tomography (CT). The enlarged non enhanced spleen and a twisted soft tissue mass effect represented the rotated pedicle were the main findings. Abdominal radiography and ultrasonography were not conclusive.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Animals
Diagnosis, Differential
Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Dog Diseases / surgery
Dogs
Female
Splenectomy / veterinary
Splenic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
Splenic Diseases / veterinary*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / veterinary
Torsion Abnormality / diagnostic imaging
Torsion Abnormality / veterinary