2-D Ultrasonographic Imaging for the Detection of Renal Abnormalities in Dogs: A Clinical Evaluation of 85 Cases
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Date
2019-06
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Indian Veterinary Association, Chennai
Abstract
An observational study was conducted to assess
the relation between the structural changes of
kidneys and the development of clinical signs of
renal dysfunction in dogs. Among 356 dogs that
underwent ultrasonographic examination using
real time B-mode scanner, 85 dogs of different
breeds and age belonging to either sex were
diagnosed to have various renal pathologies.
Among them, 66 dogs were diagnosed to have
diffused degenerative changes of renal parenchyma
and were often clinically manifested as
uremia, proteinuria, hypertension and anaemia.
Five dogs had acute kidney injury. Focal abnormalities
observed were renal cyst (5), nephrolith
(5), solid mass (2) and hydronephrosis (2), but
rarely showed clinical manifestations. About 42
dogs were in the age group of 7-10 years and the most common breeds affected were Labrador
retrievers and Indian Spitz.
Description
TNV_IVJ_May2019_96(05)_52-54
Keywords
Veterinary Science, Veterinary Clinical Medicine