Pulmonary Fibrosis

Allison Zwingenberger

University of California Davis

Publication Date: 2010-03-23

Patient

Age:8 years
Sex:female
Species:Canine
Breed:West Highland white terrier

History

8 year old female West Highland White Terrier with a 4-6 month history of respiratory distress that has been getting progressively worse.

There is no coughing associated with this breathing difficulty. She is also exercise intolerant. The dog is currently on treatment for the breathing difficulties.

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Findings

There is a diffuse alveolar pattern that is most severe caudodorsally. There is moderate generalized cardiomegaly with primarily right sided enlargement. The pulmonary vessels are difficult to identify due to the pulmonary infiltrates. The liver is mildly enlarged. There is good abdominal serosal detail. There is linear mineralization in the soft tissues dorsal to the spine.

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