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Small Animal Radiology and Ultrasound: A Diagnostic Atlas and Text

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450 <strong>Small</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> Radiolo g y <strong>and</strong> Ultrasono graphy<br />

The spleen of the dog is fairly mobile within the abdominal cavity. Occasionally, it will<br />

rotate around its omental axis. This results in splenic torsion, as indicated by a generally<br />

enlarged spleen that is displaced from its normal position <strong>and</strong> with a poorly defined margin.<br />

The gastric shape may be distorted as the pylorus is pulled closer to the cardia due to<br />

traction on the gastrosplenic ligament. The radiographic hallmarks of splenic torsion radiographically<br />

are the appearance of a reverse C or double end-on view of the spleen on the<br />

lateral view. This is further supported by the lack of clear visualization of the splenic body<br />

in the left upper abdomen on the ventrodorsal or dorsoventral views. 895-901 Peritoneal fluid<br />

may be present, especially around the area of the spleen. 898-901<br />

Mineralization of the spleen is rare. Granulomas, hematomas, <strong>and</strong> tumors may become<br />

mineralized. Gas may be seen within the spleen secondary to splenic infarct. 902<br />

Ultrasonography of the Abnormal Spleen. Splenic size can vary greatly <strong>and</strong> still be normal.<br />

Identification of normal splenic architecture during the ultrasonographic examination<br />

despite splenic enlargement may reflect splenomegaly associated with drugs,<br />

Fig. 3-268 A 6-year-old male<br />

Poodle with anorexia for 2 days. The<br />

lateral radiograph revealed a ventral<br />

tissue-dense mass with clearly discrete<br />

margins just caudal to the<br />

stomach <strong>and</strong> liver (white arrow).<br />

Differential diagnoses include<br />

masses involving the spleen<br />

(hematoma, leiomyosarcoma, or<br />

hemangiosarcoma) or caudal borders<br />

of a lateral liver lobe (cyst or<br />

neoplasia). Diagnosis: Splenic<br />

hematoma.<br />

Fig. 3-269 An 8-year-old female<br />

German Shepherd dog with acute<br />

collapse. The lateral radiograph<br />

revealed a mass (black arrow) caudal<br />

<strong>and</strong> ventral to the stomach that displaces<br />

the small bowel dorsally. The<br />

borders of the mass are indistinct,<br />

indicating local hydroperitoneum.<br />

Differential diagnoses include<br />

splenic mass or lateral lobe hepatic<br />

mass. The hydroperitoneum suggests<br />

an active process. Diagnosis:<br />

Ruptured hemangiosarcoma of the<br />

spleen.

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