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1 Diagnostic Ultrasound
Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

2 Strengths of Ultrasonography
Determining origin of an abdominal mass Evaluation of organ parenchyma Liver, spleen, kidneys, adrenals, pancreas, intestines, prostate, bladder, heart Fetal viability Real time scanning – see movement/motion Performing fine needle aspiration/ biopsy Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

3 Weaknesses of Ultrasonography:
Ultrasound can’t penetrate gas or bone Can’t assess intestinal gas patterns Can’t evaluate some extra abdominal structures (i.e. spine) Equipment can be expensive Diagnostic success is user dependent Must know anatomy very well Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

4 Technical considerations:
Lesions can be missed in - incorrect transducer - improper TGC settings - poor screen contrast - brightly lit room Use appropriate frequency Highest frequency transducer appropriate first later lower frequency Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

5 use the lowest power setting possible to have high quality image.
Appropriate Pressure use the lowest power setting possible to have high quality image. If Obese , emaciated , Gas filled leads to images of poor quality. Cant pass thru Air so clip the hair coat. Tranquilization needed in biopsies Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

6 Patient positioning Abdominal scanning: -Dorsal recumbency
-V shaped tough -Head towards the machine -Dominant hand scanning & non dominant hand on control panel Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

7 oblique can be used in producing diagnostic images.
Two planes: Longitudinal Transverse oblique can be used in producing diagnostic images. Use as many views with as many angles possible. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

8 Abdominal ultrasound Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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11 Diaphragm Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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16 Basic rules for UltraSonography
Always scan in dim lighted room Always remove hair Always position the animal in consistent orientation. Always position the image on screen with proper orientation Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

17 All structures should be identified
Slowly perform Scan All structures should be identified Always scan each organ in two planes Consistently use same technique Perform the exam with consistency Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

18 For larger dogs, 5 MHz transducers are usually adequate
General Abdomen: For small dogs and cats, a 7.5/10 MHz sector, linear or curved array transducer is used. For larger dogs, 5 MHz transducers are usually adequate In some giant breed dogs 3.5 MHz may be required. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

19 ORDER OF EXAMINATION Liver spleen leftkidney L.nodes Rt.abdominal wall
Genital tract Urinary bladder Rt.kidney duodenum Pancreas ORDER OF EXAMINATION Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

20 Free abdominal fluid: Free abdominal fluid is seen as anechoic angular or triangular areas between abdominal structures. If a large amount of free fluid is present, the abdominal structures will be separated by large anechoic areas, and the small intestine attached to a highly echogenic mesentery is seen floating freely in the fluid. Protein-losing diseases, such hepatopathy, nephropathy or enteritis, portal hypertension, or increased pressure in the caudal vena cava secondary to right-sided heart failure Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

21 Intra-abdominal masses:
Cysts typically have a thin, well defined wall, with anechoic content, edge shadowing and distant enhancement. Tumours such as lipoma may present as homogenous hyperechoic masses or have a more mixed internal structure. A classic abscess has a thick and irregular wall with a centre of variable echogenicity Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

22 Diaphragmatic and abdominal hernias:
Loss of the curvilinear appearance of the diaphragm, the presence of liver or other abdominal structures close to the heart, and pleural or abdominal effusion are typical signs. An intercostal approach using a parasternal window. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

23 Abdominal ultrasound Indications: Abnormality in x-ray Metastasis
Liver Indications: Abnormality in x-ray Metastasis Ascites Elevated liver enzymes Biopsy Parenchyma Gallbladder Portal veins Hepatic veins Diaphragm Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

24 Transducer frequency of 7-10 MHz should be sufficient.
Due to the location of the liver within the ribcage, a curvilinear transducer is very helpful to allow full penetration of the ultrasound beam. Transducer frequency of 7-10 MHz should be sufficient. Both subxiphoid and right intracostal windows should be used for complete evaluation of the liver and gallbladder. By using the ribcage to mark the extent of the normal caudal hepatic margin an assessment of marked microhepatia and/or hepatomegaly can be made. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

25 Start with cross sectional view.
Place transducer near the xyphoid process Scan to the patients right and back to the left Angle the probe as needed to visualise all of the liver. Apply fair amount of pressure to expel the gas. then move to longitudinal section Compare the echogenicity of the liver with the surrounding fat (hepatic lipidosis). Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

26 What to examine? Texture Echogenicity Liver , central vessels , gall bladder , cystic and common bile duct. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

27 Normal Liver is: Homogenous with hepatic & Portal veins & caudal vena cava Portal veins with echogenic walls(due to adjacent fat) . Hepatic veins with out walls. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

28 The line of the diaphragm is seen at the bottom of the scan.
The right lobes are displayed on the operator’s left and the left lobes on the right. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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31 Compare with left kid (less) & spleen(more) .
Echogenecity: Hepatic echogenicity must be assessed only in comparison with neighbouring organs at the same depth and preferably within the same image. Compare with left kid (less) & spleen(more) . Hyperechoic , Hypoechoic , Mixed echoic Diffused , Focal Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

32 Diffusely hypoechoic liver:
vessels appear more prominent with their hyperechoic walls in greater contrast to the surrounding hypoechoic parenchyma. Differential diagnoses for this appearance include lymphoma (and other multicentric round cell neoplasms), congestion and acute hepatitis. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

33 Diffusely hyperechoic liver:
Indistinctness of the vessel walls (border effacement). Differential diagnoses for generalized hyperechogenicity include vacuolar diseases, fibrosis(cirrhosis) & lymphoma. Vacuolar diseases include hyperadrenocorticism, hypothyroidism, non-specific hepatopathies and fatty infiltration. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

34 Diffusely mixed echoic liver:
A mixed pattern may be caused by a single type of infiltration mixed with normal parenchyma, or by more than one form of infiltration Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

35 Differential diagnoses include infiltrative neoplasia , such as lymphoma or mast cell tumour, and histiocytic diseases. Patchy mixed patterns are seen with advanced fibrosis (cirrhosis), hepatocutaneous syndrome and feline amyloidosis . The classic appearance of cirrhosis is a hyperechoic parenchyma with hypoechoic regenerative nodules, free peritoneal fluid, small overall size and irregular liver margins. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

36 Feline amyloidosis is characterized by a coarse, patchy mixed echogenicity with hyperechoic specks and hypoechoic foci. Hepatocutaneous syndrome is associated with mucocutaneous ulcerative lesions and liver failure. The ultrasonographic appearance is a Swiss cheese pattern with hypoechoic regenerative nodules and surrounding regions of hepatocyte collapse Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

37 Focal changes in echogenicity:
Nodules are very common in older dogs Both benign and malignant nodules can be hypoechoic, mixed or hyperechoic. Benign nodular hyperplasia, metastatic nodules, haematomas and primary liver neoplasia. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

38 An outer hypoechoic area surrounding a hyperechoic centre is more commonly seen with, but is not unique to, metastatic neoplasia. Feline biliary cystadenomas are hyperechoic with small to large cavitated (anechoic) portions. Haemangiosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, leiomyosarcoma and extra- skeletal osteosarcoma. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

39 Changes in liver contour and architecture:
Interruption of the regular hepatic architecture, deviation of adjacent vascular structures and bulging of the hepatic margins are indicative of a mass lesion. Differential diagnoses include neoplasia, benign nodular hyperplasia, haematoma, abscess, granuloma, cyst and torsion. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

40 Microhepatica: Where there appears to be reduced liver volume . Where there is little space between the liver and intestine, that the liver size is small. Cirrhosis & portosystemic shunt. The liver is small and is usually poorly vascularised. The abnormal shunting vessel may be seen relatively easily in portosystemic shunt with smooth, sharp edges. cirrhotic nodules present, which are isoechoic and are not easily identified but liver margins are often rounded and irregular Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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42 Diffuse necrosis and cirrhosis in a dog.
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43 It is usually anechoic and ovoid in shape with a tapered neck.
Biliary disease: Gall bladder: It is usually anechoic and ovoid in shape with a tapered neck. The intraparenchymal ducts are not usually seen unless dilated and they can then be differentiated from the hepatic vessels by their branching pattern and tortuous appearance. Chronic cholangitis: Cases of long standing cholangitis or cholangiohepatitis the wall of the gall bladder may be quite hyperechoic or even thickened. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

44 Gall bladder wall is thickened and hyperechoic.
Chronic cholangitis Gall bladder wall is thickened and hyperechoic. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

45 Mural causes : inflammation or occasionally neoplasia
Obstructive disease: Cholelithiasis As hyperechoic structures casting a strong acoustic shadow. Bile duct this may be dilated and tortuous Mural causes : inflammation or occasionally neoplasia The bile duct carcinomas may be seen as an echogenic mass within the dilated and obstructed ducts. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

46 Cholelithiasis Bile duct within which hyperechoic calculi can be seen
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47 Spleen: The head of the spleen is often located within the ribcage in the cranial left dorsal abdomen in dogs so left intercostal approach may be necessary to fully evaluate the spleen. The entire spleen in the cat is caudal to the ribcage and can be fully evaluated from a ventral approach. The spleen should be uniform in echogenicity. The splenic veins are visualized at the splenic hilus and for a short distance within the parenchyma. The splenic veins can be evaluated with colour Doppler ultrasonography for assessment of blood flow Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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50 Doppler ultrasonography interrogation of splenic vein blood flow is important for evaluation of splenic torsion, thrombosis and certain mass lesions. As the spleen is superficial avoid excessive pressure on the transducer as this may result in it not being readily seen. In most cases (including large dogs) a 7.5 MHz transducer is more than adequate to image this well. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

51 Normal appearance: The spleen is a strap like organ which originates on the left side of the body close to the left kidney, gastric fundus and colon. The spleen has a fine-grained texture and should be wholly homogeneous. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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53 The splenic capsule is seen as a very fine hyperechoic rim and the splenic vessels are seen entering through this. In some cases hyperechoic areas are seen around the point of entry of the vessels and these are thought to be fat deposits and nothing sinister. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

54 uniform increase or decrease in echogenicity
Abnormal appearance: Parenchymal Diffuse Conditions which result in diffuse splenic change include lymphoma and mast cell neoplasia (especially in cats) where there is diffuse infiltration of the organ by neoplastic cells. uniform increase or decrease in echogenicity Hard to detect and it is especially important to compare this to the liver and kidneys Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

55 Mast cell infiltrate in a cat Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

56 spleen in dog with lymphoma Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

57 Focal: focal lesions of the spleen may be hypoechoic, hyperechoic, anechoic or mixed and may vary in their size. Lesions of the spleen have been associated with both benign and malignant conditions such as lymphoid hyperplasia, adenocarcinoma, lymphoma and haemangiosarcoma . Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

58 Haemangio sarcoma Specific conditions: Splenic neoplasia:
haemangiosarcoma/haemangioma, fibrosarcoma, leiomyosarcoma, leiomyoma lymphoma. Haemangio sarcoma The mass was of mixed echogenicity with hyperechoic, hypoechoic and anechoic regions Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

59 Splenic abscesses are occasionally seen.
There may be some anechoic areas present but the fluid is usually quite echogenic due to its cellular content. Splenic haematoma: Arise secondary to trauma or bleeding disorders and may present as a single or multiple masses with mainly hypoechoic and anechoic regions within Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

60 Splenic haematoma in a dog.
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61 Splenic torsion: Torsion of the spleen is an uncommon condition, which may be found in association with gastric dilation-volvulus or may be found as an unrelated condition. The spleenic parenchyma may be mottled with hypoechoic areas, separated by irregular anechoic areas, suggestive of areas of necrosis, or it may be diffusely hypoechoic. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

62 Splenic torsion Typical hypoechoic, lacy parenchymal
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63 Extramedullary haemopoiesis:
Extramedullary haemopoiesis is often seen ultrasonographically as hyperechoic or hypoechoic nodules. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

64 Gastro-intestinal Tract including Pancreas:
Survey abdominal radiographs should be taken prior to a sonographic examination to assess for possible diagnosis, to rule out obvious obstruction or radio- opaque foreign body and to avoid artifact arising from residual ultrasound gel on the skin. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

65 General stomach: The fundus and body of the stomach lie on the left side of the abdomen immediately caudal to the liver. The pylorus lies to the right of midline in the dog and near midline in the cat. The duodenum is the only part of the small intestine which can be identified, due to its characteristic location and demonstrable connection to the pylorus. The duodenum runs from the pylorus laterally for a short distance in the right cranial abdomen, then caudally before forming a U-shaped loop at its caudal flexure. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

66 The caecum is comma shaped in the cat and spiral in the dog.
The loops of the jejunum and ileum between the duodenal flexure and the iliocaecocolic junction cannot be differentiated from one another sonographically , due to lack of reference points and the mobility of the small intestine within the abdomen. The caecum is comma shaped in the cat and spiral in the dog. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

67 Hyperechoic–mucosal surface and lumen. Hypoechoic–mucosa.
Normal appearance: Hyperechoic–mucosal surface and lumen. Hypoechoic–mucosa. Hyperechoic– submucosa . Hypo-echoic– muscularis . Hyperechoic– subserosa / serosa. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

68 The hypoechoic muscularis and mucosal layers predominate , the overall appearance of the gastrointestinal wall is of a hypoechoic structure. The duodenal papilla may be visible as a small hyperechoic indentation in the dorsal wall. The mucosal layer of the duodenal wall is more prominent than that of jejunum or ileum. The duodenal wall is often slightly thicker than that in the rest of the small intestine. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

69 3 presence or absence of lymphadenopathy 4 involvement of other organs
Abnormal appearance: The sonographic changes associated with inflammatory conditions of the gastro-intestinal tract include an increase in wall thickness or altered wall echogenicity, usually with preservation of the layering pattern and symmetry of the gastro-intestinal wall. 1 wall thickness 2 wall layering 3 presence or absence of lymphadenopathy 4 involvement of other organs 5 involvement Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

70 Stomach The stomach can be visualized by placing the ultrasound probe caudal to the ribcage in a sagittal plane and sweeping it from right to left in a craniodorsal direction. Offering water to drink before the examination can be helpful as visibility of the outline of the gastric wall is best in a moderately fluid distended stomach. Food should be withheld from the patient for at least 12 hours. A high-frequency transducer of MHz, or even 10 MHz in small animals such as cats, is needed in order to assess the wall structure and layering appropriately. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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72 The stomach can be recognized by its position just caudal to the liver, its size, contents and rugal folds . The gastric fundus is seen in the left craniodorsal abdomen and has the most prominent rugal folds when empty. By following the greater curvature of the stomach ventrally and to the right, the body and antrum are examined. Alternatively, to visualize the gastric antrum and pyloric canal, the duodenum can be imaged ventro lateral to the right kidney and followed cranially to the pyloric antrum. A helpful landmark to identify the pylorus is the portal vein at the liver hilus; the pylorus and cranial duodenal flexure are just caudal to the liver hilus and ventral to the portal vein. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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74 Gastritis: Ultrasonography is more sensitive than radiography for detecting changes associated with inflammatory diseases of the stomach. Uraemic gastropathy is characterized by ulceration, oedema, mineralization, submucosal arteriopathy, gastric gland atrophy and necrosis .Ultrasonographic changes include: Poor definition of gastric wall layers Mineralization of the gastric mucosa, seen as a hyperechoic line adjacent to the gastric lumen, usually not thick enough to cause acoustic shadowing Thickened gastric wall. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

75 • Diffuse thickening of the stomach wall
Ultrasonographic signs of gastritis are very nonspecific and can include: • Diffuse thickening of the stomach wall • Increased or decreased echogenicity of the wall • Fluid accumulation within the gastric lumen • Enlarged rugal folds • Decreased definition of the wall layers In severe cases, loss of wall layering can be present. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

76 stomach wall is irregularly thickened
stomach wall is irregularly thickened.There is almost complete loss of layering Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

77 Typically a deep ulcer is seen as a
hyperechoic region in the wall. This reflects gas trapped in the ulcer crater. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

78 Gastric dilatation and gastric dilatation-volvulus:
Ultrasonography is not indicated in patients with suspected gastric torsion. The large size and amount of gas within the stomach make it impossible to assess the cranial abdomen. MUCOSAL MINERALISATION: Mucosal mineralisation appears sonographically as a highly echogenic line at the level of the gastric mucosa which produces minimal acoustic shadowing. The differential diagnosis of gastric wall mineralisation includes gastric neoplasia and disease processes causing dystrophic calcification such as primary hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcaemia of malignancy, or hyperadrenocorticism. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

79 Chronic hypertrophic pyloric gastropathy:
Gastric distension with fluid, gas or a mixture of these, vigorous antegrade and retrograde peristalsis failing to propel ingesta into the duodenum and an even increase in thickness of the muscular layer in the pyloric canal. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

80 Pyloric outflow obstruction:
Pyloric outflow obstruction can be difficult to diagnose ultrasonographically . Secondary signs of chronic outflow obstruction include: - Distended stomach with an enlarged gastric antrum. - A large amount of ingesta in the lumen, which can have a layered appearance with the solid particles in the dependent part and the liquids and gas in the non-dependent portion . - Antral contractions with minimal propelling of ingesta into the duodenum. - Decreased motility. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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82 Foreign bodies: In the gastric fundus there is a round structure with a hyperechoic surface and a strong distal acoustic shadow consistent with a gastric foreign body. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

83 Gastric neoplasms: Malignant gastric neoplasms in the dog and cat are malignant lymphoma, adenocarcinoma and leiomyosarcoma. Benign neoplasms are occasionally seen, such as leiomyomas or adenomas. The lesser curvature and gastric antrum are the most common sites for gastric neoplasia. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

84 Ultrasonography characteristics
Tumour type Ultrasonography characteristics Leiomyoma Focal well defined lesion Hypo- or hyperechoic Leiomyosarcoma Large, complex mass Often ulcerated and can lead to wall perforation.Most commonly found in the pyloric antrum Carcinoma Heteroechoic mass 'Pseudolayering' -layers of hyper- and hypoechoic material not consistent with normal wall layers caused by tumour cell invasion Commonly associated with regional lymphadenopathy Lymphosarcoma Most common gastric tumour that leads to diffuse wall thickening, especially in cats The most common appearance of gastric lymphosarcoma is diffuse wall thickening.However, focal, mostly hypoechoic, mass lesions can occurDiffusely hypoechoic wall Circumferential transmural thickening Complete loss of wall layering Decreased motilityAlmost always associated Histiocytic Has been described to cause diffuse hyper- or sarcoma hypoechoic wall thickening with loss of layering Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

85 The descending duodenum can be identified ventral to the right kidney.
Small intestine: The descending duodenum can be identified ventral to the right kidney. The intestine should be assessed for the overall wall thickness, presence of layering, the echogenicity of each layer and the relative width of the each layer. The layers should be visible in both longitudinal and transverse section. Thickness of intestinal wall: The duodenum is usually thicker Motility: • Proximal duodenum: 4-5 contractions/minute • Rest of the small intestine: 1-3 contractions/minute. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

86 Luminal interface – hyperechoic Mucosa (widest layer) –hypoechoic
Submucosa – hyperechoic Muscularis – hypoechoic Serosal interface - hyperechoic. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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Luminal contents: Mucous pattern: empty bowel, mucus in lumen that is seen as an echogenic line with no shadowing Gas: intraluminal, highly reflective interfaces with shadowing/reverberation. Will usually move on with peristalsis or gentle pressure from the ultrasound probe Fluid: anechoic luminal pattern. Allows optimal assessment of the bowel wall Alimentary: food particles present within the lumen; echogenic, usually no acoustic shadowing, although some food (e.g. bone fragments) will shadow Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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90 Neoplasia: The characteristic sonographic appearance of intestinal neoplasia is of a focal, asymmetrical thickening of the intestinal wall, with loss of layering and hypomotility. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

91 Intestinal intussusception is relatively common in young dogs
In the dog, adenocarcinoma is the most commonly seen intestinal neoplasm, followed by leiomyosarcoma and lymphoma. Intussusception: Intestinal intussusception is relatively common in young dogs and cats, where it tends to occur at the ileocolic junction. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

92 This is often termed the "ring" or "bull's eye" sign.
Ultrasonography can determine the length of the intussusception, the patency of the bowel lumen and the presence of peritonitis or lymph node enlargement. The intussuscipiens is often swollen and edematous and appears as a hypoechoic rim. The typical appearance in cross section is that of concentric hypoechoic and hyperechoic rings, which are caused by invaginated layers of the hyperechoic intussusceptum and hypoechoic intussuscipiens. This is often termed the "ring" or "bull's eye" sign. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

93 Typical "bull's eye" or "target sign” associated with intussusception
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94 Ileus: Accumulation of anechoic fluid within the intestine is always indicative of an abnormality. Mechanical ileus, which may be due to obstruction by foreign body or tumour. Paralytic (functional) ileus secondary to enteritis are possible causes of intestinal dilation. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

95 Foreign body: The presence of a foreign body of soft tissue opacity may easily be overlooked on a radiograph. Sonography can be useful to detect a gastrointestinal foreign body and assess for complications such as obstruction. Metallic foreign bodies are highly echogenic and cause characteristic reverberation and comet tail artefacts Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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97 INTESTINAL STRICTURE:
The bowel may be constricted as a result of intrinsic causes or as a result of pressure from without. If outlined by fluid, the site of stricture may be identified ultrasonographically. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

98 Located adjacent to the bladder. Peristalsis is not a feature.
THE LARGE INTESTINE: Located adjacent to the bladder. Peristalsis is not a feature. Neoplastic masses may occasionally be identified. Thickening of the wall is difficult to appreciate because of the intraluminal gas. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

99 FECAL RETENTION (Constipation):
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100 The pancreas is a gland shaped like an inverted V.
The right lobe lies in the mesoduodenum along the right flank. It extends caudally as far as the fourth lumbar vertebra. The left lobe lies within the greater omentum. It extends caudally as far as the cranial pole of the left kidney. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

101 Ultrasonographically:
The pancreas is a difficult organ to find and evaluate,particularly in the normal dog. Gastrointestinal gas may make it difficult to find the pancreas. A high resolution 5 MHz or 7.5 MHz transducer using low gain and output settings is required. Dorsal or right lateral recumbency are the usual positions. Clipping of the cranial abdomen and right paracostal region is necessary. In the normal dog, the pancreas is visualised as a region of high echogenicity relative to the renal cortex and liver parenchyma but is not well defined as it has a similar echogenicity to the surrounding mesentery and lacks capsular margination. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

102 The duodenum and the pancreaticoduodenal
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103 Chronic: Mineralisation and scarring which cause acoustic shadowing.
Pancreatitis: Acute : Decreased echogenicity in acute pancreatitis reflect oedema, haemorrhage and necrosis. Chronic: Mineralisation and scarring which cause acoustic shadowing. Pancreatitis, pancreatic abscess and pancreatic carcinoma can produce very similar sonographic abnormalities. Pancreatic pseudocysts are visualised as well defined anechoic lesions showing distal enhancement. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

104 Pancreatic nodule in a dog.
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105 Pancreatic neoplasia: Adenocarcinoma is common.
Pancreatic abscess: Thick walls and hypoechoic contents, similar to other intra-abdominal abscesses. Pancreatic neoplasia: Adenocarcinoma is common. There may be a secondary biliary obstruction. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

106 URINARY SYSTEM Kidneys:
Can be imaged from a ventral or lateral approach, and usually, even in large dogs, a 7.5 MHz transducer provides sufficient penetration to image the entire kidney. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

107 Site: linear transducers are ideal for renal imaging in cats.
On the left side this is just ventral to the sublumbar musculature caudal to the last rib . Between the 11th and 12th intercostal space on the right. Position: Lateral recumbency the transducer is held parallel to the long axis of the animal for longitudinal images . Perpendicular to the spine for transverse images. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

108 Normal appearance: Bean shaped.
The left kidney is located immediately caudal to the fundus of the stomach and caudomedial to the head of the spleen. The cranial pole of the right kidney sits in the renal fossa of the caudate lobe of the liver. The normal renal outline is smooth and well defined. Compared to the medulla, the cortex has a higher echogenicity, but is clearly hypoechoic compared to the spleen. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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110 Renal cysts: Cysts are usually round or ovoid structures with a smooth, thin and well defined wall and anechoic content. The far wall is usually sharply demarcated and distant acoustic enhancement is seen. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

111 Renal neoplasia: The echogenicity or the echotexture is not characteristic for a specific tumour type. Differential diagnoses of solid kidney masses include lymphoma, cystadenocarcinoma, sarcomas and most metastatic tumours. Hyperechoic masses are relatively rare but seem to be associated with well vascularised tumours.(haemangiosarcoma, haemangioma, metastatic thyroid carcinoma and chondrosarcoma). The final diagnosis is usually based on history,laboratory work, and fine-needle aspiration or core biopsy Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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113 Acute infarcts usually present as mass-like lesions with decreased or mixed echogenicity.
Chronic infarcts as triangular or wedge-shaped lesions with the tip at the corticomedullary junction. The renal contour in the area of an infarct may be flattened or indented. Parenchymal mineralisation, fibrosis, gas and chronic renal infarcts may lead to hyperechoic areas without mass effect. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

114 Diffuse parenchymal abnormality: - Diffuse renal disease is difficult to assess sonographically. - Ultrasound examination of the kidney is helpful in the differentiation of acute and chronic renal disease where there is acute onset of clinical signs. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

115 The kidneys are often unilaterally or bilaterally enlarged.
Acute glomerulonephritis , interstitial nephritis, amyloidosis, diffuse neoplastic infiltrate (e.g. lymphoma), acute tubular necrosis or nephrosis (e.g. ethylene glycol toxicity) and metastatic neoplasia, such as squamous cell carcinoma and mast cell tumour, may all lead to increased echogenicity of the renal cortex. The kidneys are often unilaterally or bilaterally enlarged. Increased echogenicity of the renal cortex with loss of corticomedullary differentiation has been described in polycystic renal disease. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

116 Loss of corticomedullary junction
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117 thickened and the corticomedullary junction is well preserved.
Acute nephritis Compared to the liver, the cortex of the right kidney is hyperechoic. The cortex appears thickened and the corticomedullary junction is well preserved. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

118 Decreased cortical echogenicity:
Decreased echogenicity of the renal cortex has been described as a result of necrosis and with lymphoma infiltrate which may also present with multiple, small hypoechoic nodules or masses Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

119 Collecting system, pelvis and ureters: Hydronephrosis:
In normal animals, the renal pelvis does not retain fluid and is not visible sonographically. Ultrasound is a sensitive technique for investigating the potential causes. Differential diagnoses include congenital anomaly, ureteric obstruction, pyelonephritis, and diuresis following administration of intravenous fluids or diuretic. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

120 The normally hyperechoic structures of the peripelvic fat gradually
disappear and the pelvic diverticula and proximal ureter become more dilated. This specific appearance is also helpful in differentiating a dilated renal pelvis from a renal cyst. In hydronephrosis kidney is seen as a round or ovoid anechoic sac. A thin rim of parenchyma and several hyperechoic bands extending from the hilus to the capsule are typical findings. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

121 Congenital anomalies such as ectopic ureters and ureteroceles are common causes of hydronephrosis.
Acute pyelonephritis may or may not cause dilation of the renal pelvis but in more chronic cases this may be mild to moderate and may be uni- or bilateral. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

122 Renal calculi: Renal calculi are usually easy to detect sonographically. Both radiopaque and radiolucent renal calculi are intensely hyperechoic, with clean acoustic shadowing. Calculi produce maximal shadowing if the highest possible transducer frequency is chosen. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

123 Perinephric fluid accumulation:
Subcapsular or extra capsular fluid accumulation has been described in cats. Sonographically, the kidneys are surrounded by encapsulated anechoic fluid. Trauma with ruptured kidney, renal pelvis or ureter, infection, toxicity or tumours. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

124 Bladder: The superficial position of the urinary bladder and the inherent contrast produced by the anechoic urine makes it ideal for ultrasound examination. It is recommended that the bladder be moderately full for the examination. Animal in dorsal recumbency and the transducer positioned at the ventral or ventro lateral aspect of the caudal abdominal wall. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

125 Examination is made in both longitudinal and transverse planes from the cranial pole to the trigone and the proximal urethra. Bladder size and shape are assessed as well as the appearance of the bladder wall including layering, thickness and mucosal surface. The characteristic appearance of the bladder wall is of two distinct thin hyperechoic lines separated by a hypoechoic layer. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

126 Bladder neoplasia: Thickening of the bladder wall is most commonly associated with neoplastic or inflammatory infiltration. Transitional cell carcinoma , but other epithelial and mesenchymal tumours such as leiomyoma, leiomyosarcoma, fibrosarcoma and lymphoma Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

127 Transitional cell carcinomas are most often located in the area of the trigone, dorsal wall and proximal urethra. inflammatory polyps, blood clots, cystitis and calculi may ‘mimic’ a bladder tumour. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

128 Cystitis: Acute cystitis usually causes no sonographic abnormalities
Cystitis: Acute cystitis usually causes no sonographic abnormalities. Long-standing and severe cystitis often leads to diffuse bladder wall thickening, with a hyperechoic wall and irregular mucosal surface, and is usually more pronounced cranio ventrally but may involve the entire bladder wall in severe cases. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

129 Other abnormalities: Mural haematomas and diffuse haemorrhage associated with bleeding. Diffuse hyperechoic wall thickening associated with echogenic luminal content is the predominant feature of haematuria. Cystic calculi are easy to detect sonographically where they present as hyperechoic lesions with shadowing in the dependent portion of the bladder. Floating echogenicities without shadowing may be seen where the urine contains cellular debris, blood or fibrin (hyperechoic strands). Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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131 Prostate: Performed by rectal or trans-abdominal routes
Prostate: Performed by rectal or trans-abdominal routes. The examination should be performed with the bladder moderately distended. Dorsal or lateral recumbency Small area of hair clipped on one side of the prepuce just in front of the pubic brim. Once the bladder has been identified it is possible to move caudally towards the neck of the bladder and thence to the prostate. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

132 Normal appearance: Spherical to bilobed
Normal appearance: Spherical to bilobed. The prostatic parenchyma is normally moderately echogenic with a coarse but even texture throughout. Linear echogenic streaks may be detected running longitudinally through the middle of the gland. This is the ‘hilar echo’ and is thought to represent peri-urethral fibrous tissue. The prostatic urethra may be seen running through the parenchyma as a fine, linear anechoic structure. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

133 Abnormal appearance: Larger cysts may cause asymmetrical prostatic enlargement.
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134 Prostratic abcess: Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

135 Acute prostatitis, the prostate is usually enlarged
Acute prostatitis, the prostate is usually enlarged. Chronic prostatitis may also result in a patchy density but in this instance the overall impression is of an increase in echogenicity. Prostatic hyperplasia in an entire dog. Diffusely coarsened appearance produced by multiple, small parenchymal cysts. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

136 Prostatic tumours in the dog
The echotexture is patchy with an overall increase in echogenicity. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

137 of the uterus in its position between these two structures.
The cervix in the bitch and queen is situated between thedorsal aspect of the bladder neck and the ventral aspect ofthe colon. Cranial to this is the short uterine body, whichbranches into two long uterine horns. These run craniallythrough the abdomen towards the ovaries, which are located caudal or caudoventral to the ipsilateral kidney. A 7.5 MHz transducer is the most appropriate for assessment of the uterus. As the normal, non-gravid uterus is often difficult to locate, the bladder and colon are used as landmarks to allow visualisation of the uterus in its position between these two structures. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

138 The embryo first becomes visible around day 21 of gestation
Gravid uterus: The embryo first becomes visible around day 21 of gestation as a small echogenic structure located close to the endometrium. careful examination will reveal a small flicker within the embryo representing the heartbeat and indicating viability. By day 25, the gestational sacs are approximately 1 cm in diameter and are more oval in shape than spherical. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

139 By day 35, the fetus has a distinct head, trunk and abdomen, and fetal movements can be observed.
After approximately day 40, it produces increasingly marked distal acoustic shadowing as calcification progresses Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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141 Closed pyometra Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

142 Multiple, small, anechoic cysts located
throughout the endometrium, indicates the presence of cystic endometrial hyperplasia. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

143 Non-gravid uterus: The cervix appears as a round, hypoechoic structure positioned between the anechoic bladder and the hyperechoic semi-circle representing the colon. Uterus is relatively homogenous in appearance without an apparent lumen. Horns are oval-shaped,hypoechoic structures located one on each side of the midline Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

144 Non-Cardiac Thoracic Ultrasound:
Ultrasound examination of the thoracic cavity is hampered by the surrounding bony rib cage and the air-filled lungs within. acoustic window Ultrasound examination is preceded by radiography with orthogonal projections of the thoracic cavity being preferred. Parasternal , suprasternal (through the thoracic inlet), subcostal (through the liver) or directly over the lesion. Suprasternal is useful for assessment of the cranial mediastinum in some cases. The subcostal approach is especially useful for lesions in the caudal lung lobes and the caudal mediastinum. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

145 Small dogs and cats, a 7.5 MHz transducer.
In the larger breeds, a 5 MHz transducer is required. Normal appearance: Reverberation artefact is seen. The heart is generally seen from both the right and left sides roughly between rib spaces 3 to 7. Apex beat is often used to indicate the most appropriate site. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

146 Fluids such as transudate and modified transudate are usually totally
Pleural effusion: The sonographic appearance of a pleural effusion varies with the character and volume of fluid present. Fluids such as transudate and modified transudate are usually totally black with the pleural reflections seen as fine echogenic lines ‘floating’ in the surrounding fluid. As the cellular content of the fluid increases it becomes more echogenic and may even, in some cases, develop an almost granular appearance. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

147 Mediastinal masses: Masses contained within the cranial and middle mediastinum are most easily seen. Pulsed-wave and colour-flow Doppler examination of the mediastinum is helpful, identifying the mediastinal vessels and assessing the vascularity of the mass itself. This may be important for surgical planning. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

148 Lymphoma: The typical appearance of lymphoma is of rounded, discrete, hypoechoic masses. Discrete hypoechoicmass with a hyperechoic rim is almost pathognomonic for lymphoma These often have a fine echogenic capsule and a central echogenic line. The positioning adjacent to the mediastinalvessels is characteristic and regardless of echogenicity theyare usually quite discrete. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

149 Inflammation of the mediastinum
Mediastinitis: Inflammation of the mediastinum Ultrasound examination may detect a variable volume of mediastinal fluid surrounded by inflammatory tissue of moderate to increased echogenicity. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

150 Pulmonary consolidation:
Consolidated lung has an appearance very similar to that of the liver. In consolidated lung there are small irregular hyperechoic area, which correspond to small pockets of remaining gas. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

151 Pulmonary masses: Rounded in appearance and may be hypoechoic, hyperechoic of moderate echogenicity or mixed. Tumours are more likely to have a hypoechoic appearance while granulomas are perhaps more likely to be of moderate echogenicity. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

152 Mirror-image artefact from herniated liver lobe.
Disrupted diaphragm: Mirror-image artefact from herniated liver lobe. Mirror-image artefact is not seen when there is a pleural effusion. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

153 Imaging the Heart: Two-dimensional (2-D) echocardiography produces real-time, cross-sectional images of the heart and great vessels and allows differentiation of the blood-filled lumen from the soft tissue structures of the heart chambers, valves and vessels. M-mode imaging allows quantitative analysis of the dimensions and motion of chambers and valves. Doppler analysis provides information on the dynamics of the blood flow through the heart chambers, along vessels and across the valves. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

154 Narrow rib spaces and lung surrounding the heart result in relatively small acoustic windows.
The ideal transducer therefore should have a small footprint, allowing coupling of the transducer between ribs and producing a wedgeshaped beam which fans out from the thoracic wall. Sector or phased array transducers are therefore the recommended choice for cardiac sonography. The frequency of the transducer depends on the size of the patient and the type of examination. For most dogs both 2-D and M-mode examinations require a 5 MHz transducer. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

155 Dogs weighing more than 50 kg may require lower frequencies (3 to 3
Dogs weighing more than 50 kg may require lower frequencies (3 to 3.5 MHz) whereas small dogs and cats can be examined with a 7.5 MHz transducer. Haircoat is clipped between the costochondral junction and the sternum on both sides of the thorax in the area of the right and left parasternal windows. The right parasternal window can be found anywhere between the third and sixth intercostal spaces on the right, it is found most frequently in the fourth and fifth spaces, ventrally between the sternum and the costochondral junction. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

156 The left caudal or apical parasternal window, the transducer is placed in the fifth to the seventh intercostal space and as close to the sternum as possible (ideally over the apex of the heart). For the left cranial parasternal window, the transducer is placed in the third or fourth intercostal space between the sternum and the costochondral junction. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

157 2-D echocardiography: 2-D echocardiography produces real-time, cross-sectional images of the heart and great vessels. These images are relatively easy to interpret because they are similar to anatomical sections through the heart. The images obtained depend on the location of the transducer over the heart and the orientation of the beam plane. In long-axis views, the index marker of the transducer is directed towards the base of the heart, in short-axis views towards the head of the patient. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

158 M-mode echocardiography:
M-mode echocardiography uses a single, thin ultrasound beam rather than a fan-shaped beam, and is used to record and analyse thickness and motion of the soft tissue structures of the heart (heart chamber walls, valves, vessels). The distance of individual structures from the transducer is displayed on the vertical axis and time is displayed on the horizontal axis. M-mode examinations are carried out almost exclusively from the right parasternal approaches. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

159 Examination from the right parasternal window: Long-axis views:
The ultrasound beam is directed parallel to the long axis of the heart and normally two views are obtained. The four chamber view shows both ventricles, atria and atrioventricular valves and by slight clockwise rotation or angling the ultrasound beam in a cranial direction, the left ventricle outflow tract is displayed with the left ventricle, aortic valve and naortic root. The ventricles are displayed on the left side of the monitor with the atria or aorta on the right side Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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161 Short-axis views: From the long-axis view, the transducer is rotated 90° in a clockwise direction and the ultrasound beam is orientated perpendicular to the long axis of the ventricles. The examination normally begins at the level of the apex of the heart, followed by planes through the papillary muscles, chordae tendineae, mitral valve, aortic root, left atrium (M-mode) and main pulmonary artery. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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163 Right parasternal short-axis views
The view through the papillary muscles is described as having a mushroom shape, while the view through the mitral valve is known as the fish mouth view. Right parasternal short-axis views Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

164 Examination from the left caudal parasternalwindow:
After placement of the transducer over the apex, the ultrasound beam is directed almost perpendicular to the sternum and parallel to the long axis of the heart. By rotating the ultrasound beam in a left caudal to right cranial direction and angling dorsally towards the base of the heart, a four- chamber view is obtained showing the left ventricle and atrium on the right side and the right ventricle and atrium on the left side. By tilting the ultrasound beam slightly cranially, the left ventricular outflow tract can be displayed between the left ventricle and a portion of the right atrium (five-chamber view). Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

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166 Congenital heart disease: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA):
visualise a PDA from the left cranial parasternal long-axis view. recognition of secondary changes. If the shunt is small, secondary changes include mild dilation of the pulmonary artery and a mild increase in left ventricular end-diastolic dimension. In larger shunts, volume overload in the lung, left cardiac chambers and aorta to the level of the ductus leads to dilation of the main pulmonary artery and left atrium. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

167 M-mode examination allows analysis of most of the secondary changes
M-mode examination allows analysis of most of the secondary changes. Increased left ventricular end-diastolic dimensions with normal septal and left ventricular thickness indicate eccentric hypertrophy. A PDA leads to an abnormal flow pattern within the main pulmonary artery. This can be detected and quantified using Doppler sonography. Detection of the characteristic turbulent flow confirms the diagnosis even where the PDA cannot be visualised. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

168 Pulmonic stenosis (PS):
Mild right ventricular hypertrophy may be difficult to detect, whereas in moderate to severe cases, thickening of the septum, right ventricular free wall and papillary muscles are seen. Thickened and immobile cusps are seen with valvular stenosis and a narrow subvalvular or infundibular region with subvalvular stenosis. This, together with post-stenotic dilation of the main pulmonary artery, helps confirm the diagnosis of pulmonic stenosis. M-mode examination is not usually helpful in the diagnosis of pulmonic stenosis. Pulsed-wave Doppler is used to localise the narrowing and continuous-wave Doppler is then used to quantify the severity by determining the systolic peak velocity and pressure gradient between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

169 Pressure gradients of less than 50 mm Hg are classified as mild whereas gradients of greater than 125 mm Hg are classified as severe cases. Aortic stenosis (AS): In the right parasternal short-axis view, narrowing between the interventricular septum and the base of the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve are the main features of subaortic stenosis. appears as a hyperechoic ridge or ring-like structure in the left ventricular outflow tract. M-mode examination shows diastolic thickening of the left ventricular free wall and interventricular septum (concentric hypertrophy) with normal fractional shortening. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

170 Doppler echocardiography can detect mild stenosis with no clear abnormalities in 2-D or M-mode examinations, localise (pulsed- wave Doppler) and quantify the stenosis (continuous-wave Doppler). Pressure gradients of less than 50 mm Hg are classified as mild, between 50 and 75 mm Hg as moderate and greater than 75 mm Hg as severe. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

171 Mitral valve dysplasia (MVD):
Mitral valve dysplasia (MVD) is one of the most commonly seen congenital heart diseases in the cat. The pathophysiological mechanism is volume overload of the left atrium and left ventricle with elevated left atrial pressure. The main features of MVD, the often markedly enlarged left atrium and the dilatation of the left ventricle, are easily recognised using 2- D or M-mode echocardiography (right parasternal views). The main features of MVD, the often markedly enlarged left atrium and the dilatation of the left ventricle, are easily recognised using 2- D or M-mode echocardiography (right parasternal views) Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

172 Eisenmenger’s syndrome and other malformations:
Tricuspid dysplasia: Similar to MVD Eisenmenger’s syndrome and other malformations: Eisenmenger’s syndrome, a communication between the right and the left side of the heart (at the level of the atria, ventricular septum (VS) or great vessels), pulmonary hypertension and right-to-left shunt and many other malformations Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

173 Acquired heart disease: Cardiomyopathy:
Dilated cardiomyopathy describes a condition which includes hypokinesis with reduced ejection and shortening fractions, diastolic and systolic dilatation of the affected ventricle, dilated atria and finally congestive heart failure. M-mode and 2-D examinations readily identify these features even in milder forms of DCM and are very helpful in the differentiation of primary myocardial dysfunction from other heart diseases. Can be quantified using M-mode measurements. Doppler echocardiography may be helpful to detect and quantify dynamic outflow obstruction and MV regurgitation. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

174 Right parasternal long-axis view with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in diastole.
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175 Pericardial effusion (PE) is the most common pericardial
Pericardial disease: Pericardial effusion (PE) is the most common pericardial disease in dogs and cats and may or may not be associated with cardiac tamponade. Clinical signs of right heart failure are usually present. Feline infectious peritonitis and tumours (lymphosarcoma) are the most common causes. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

176 Features of pericardial effusion include a hypo- or anechoic space between the heartwall and pericardial sac. In more pronounced cases, diminished right ventricle and left ventricle internal dimensions and swinging of the heart in the fluid- filled pericardial sac (bizarre motion in the M-mode examination) during the heart cycle are present. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

177 MASSES: Right atrium masses, most often haemangiosarcomas, are best imaged from the right parasternal views, but the left cranial views are also important. They arise from the right auricle, right atrium wall or the junction of right atrium and right ventricle, most of them projecting into the pericardial sac. Small cavities often give them an irregular appearance Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

178 Right parasternal long-axis plane in a dog with a large mass arising from the right atrium.
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179 Heart base tumours (aortic body, ectopic thyroid tumours) originate around the ascending aorta and may grow invasively in any direction and may penetrate the heart wall or chambers. They require multiple-plane imaging from both sides of the thorax and are more homogenous compared to right atrium tumours. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

180 Infective endocarditis (IE):
2-D echocardiography readily identifies the shaggy appearance or the hyperechoic irregular vegetations at the normally thin aortic cusps. The typical feature of aortic valve insufficiency is the turbulent jet from the aortic valve into the right ventricle during diastole. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

181 Thank you Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017

182 Small Animal Radiology and Ultrasound by Ronald L. Burk.
REFERENCES Small Animal Radiology and Ultrasound by Ronald L. Burk. Diagnostic Ultrasound in Small Animal Practice by Paddy Mannion. BSAVA canine and feline abdominal imaging. Diagnostic radiology and ultrasonografhy of the dogs and cats by J. Kevin Kealy. Dr.sai krishna 4/23/2017


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