8 and half year old indoor cat. Presented for chronic cough.

Adrien Hespel

Publication Date: 2016-05-01

Details

Service Anatomy

Modality: Radiographs

Species: Canine

Area: Head

History

8 and half year old indoor cat. Presented for chronic cough.

3 images

   
   

Pulmonary pattern quizz

  1. What is the main pulmonary pattern on these radiographs?

    Alveolar pattern
    No :)
    Nodular interstitial pattern
    No :)
    Bronchial pattern
    Yeah :)
    Unstructured interstitial pattern
    No :)

Findings

Orthogonal radiographs of the thorax are available for interpretation.

Diffusely throughout the pulmonary parenchyma there is a pulmonary pattern characterized by increased bronchial wall thickness (doughnuts and railroads). The cardiovascular structures are within normal limits for the age of the patient.

The musculoskeletal system and cranial abdomen are considered to be within normal limits.

Diagnosis

Diffuse bronchial pattern graded as severe. Primary consideration is given to feline asthma. Underlying parasitic and allergic etiologies cannot be ruled out.

Pathology Report

The bronchoalveolar lavage showed sign of mixed inflammation with a majority of eosinophilic. The coprology was negative. The patient was diagnosed with feline asthma.

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