J Vet Sci.
2020 Nov;21(6):e89. 10.4142/jvs.2020.21.e89.
Radiography and ct features of atherosclerosis in two miniature schnauzer dogs
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- 1College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
- 2College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Korea
- KMID: 2509161
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4142/jvs.2020.21.e89
Abstract
- Two miniature Schnauzer dogs with chronic pancreatitis were investigated. Both dogs showed systemic hypertension and increased concentrations of triglycerides and C-reactive protein. Abdominal radiography revealed cylindrical calcification in the retroperitoneum, and computed tomography (CT) showed extensive calcification of the abdominal and peripheral arteries in both dogs. Metastases and other dystrophic conditions that can cause arterial calcification were excluded based on the laboratory tests, and the dogs were diagnosed with atherosclerosis ante mortem. Atherosclerosis should be considered when extensive arterial calcification is observed on abdominal radiography or CT in miniature Schnauzers.
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