Thorax

Allison Zwingenberger

University of California Davis

Publication Date: 2010-01-13

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History

2 month old female domestic short haired cat. Presented for difficulty breathing.

   
   

Findings

3 Views are available for review. Thorax: The esophagus is markedly distended from the cranial sphincter to the bas of the heart. The esophagus is food distended in the cranial thoracic region, and gas and food distended in the cervical region. The trachea is displaced on the right side on the VD view, and ventrally on the lateral views. The caudal thoracic esophagus appears fluid filled. There is increased interstitial pattern in the left caudal lung lobe , and there is a moderate alveolar patter in the right cranial lung lobe. The heart is displaced caudally. The cardio vascular structures are mildly decreased in size. On the viewable abdomen there is decreased serosal detail most likely due to the young age of the patient.

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