Ultrasonographic tools used in the evaluation of the canine spleen: A review

Autor(es)

Maronezi, Marjury C. ; Feliciano, Marcus A. R. ; Simoes, Ana Paula R. ; Avante, Michelle Lopes ; Uscategui, Ricardo A. R.

• Tipo de documento: Artigo de Revisão
• Fonte: Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias; v. 30, n. 3, p. 185-195, JUL-SEP 2017.
• Citações Web of Science: 1

Resumo

The spleen is one of the most susceptible organs to primary tumours, metastasis, and a wide range of diseases of the hematopoietic system. Therefore, detailed assessment of the spleen is of great importance in veterinary medicine, especially in dogs, due to their economic and sentimental value, and as an experimental model in human medicine. Considering the recent advances in diagnostic imaging in companion animals, this review aims to describe the applicability of acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography (qualitative and quantitative), Doppler, and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography for evaluating the spleen in dogs. The ARFI elastography is a recent ultrasound method that can provide reference values and aid in the diagnosis and evaluation of splenic abnormalities routinely encountered in veterinary practice. Conventional ultrasonography of the spleen combined with haemodynamic analysis by Doppler and contrast enhanced ultrasonography is an important tool in diagnosis and triage. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 13/26197-5 - Estudo da rigidez esplênica por meio da elastografia ARFI (Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse) em caninos saudáveis
• Beneficiário: Marjury Cristina Maronezi
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Mestrado
• Processo FAPESP: 12/16635-2 - Elastografia, ultrassonografia com contraste por microbolhas e Doppler como métodos de diagnóstico das neoplasias mamárias, afecções prostáticas e testiculares em cães
• Beneficiário: Marcus Antônio Rossi Feliciano
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Jovens Pesquisadores