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25.01.2022 Following on from the previous post by BCF Ultrasound, I thought I would share an example of severe pyelectasia (also known as hydronephrosis) from a case I scanned. This is caused by an outflow obstruction within the ureter. The urine is blocked from reaching the bladder and backs up in the affected kidney. Compared with the image of mild, physiological pyelectasia (below left), you can really notice the difference! ... The outflow obstruction is also shown within the ureter. Notice the hyperechoic urinary calculus (stone) casting a strong acoustic (black) shadow beneath it. This is because the most of the sound is being reflected back from the stone. Normal ureters are not observed on ultrasound so if you do see one, it means it is distended!

24.01.2022 The renal pelvis can sometimes be seen in normal cats and dogs - especially if they are receiving IV fluids or diuretics. High resolution ultrasound sy...stems make visualization even easier. The pelvic height should measure <2mm On this transverse view of the centre of the kidney, the renal pelvis is dilated - see the anechoic "V". The Pelvis measures 32mm. This is due to the patient being on IV fluids. This is also known as "physiological pyelectasia" #veterinaryultrasound #veterinarymedicine #internalmedicine #kidney #renal #renalpelvis #IVFT #abdominalultrasound #mindray #m9 from SA Veterinary Sonography - Professional Mobile Ultrasound See more

21.01.2022 An interesting case, demonstrating the usefulness of ultrasonography for monitoring tumor progression in a patient with pericardial mesothelioma. The paper is currently open-access.

20.01.2022 Here is a demonstration of how to perform FNA of the spleen. Non-suction (fenestration) technique is recommended when looking for round cell infiltration. This is because lymphocytes can be easily damaged by negative pressure and round cells also exfoliate very easily into the needle without applying any suction.

19.01.2022 SA Veterinary Sonography officially opens on 4th February! Very exciting!! I am now taking bookings in advance. Remember the first scan for the clinic is FREE!!

19.01.2022 It is common to find echos in the urinary bladder of clinically normal cats during an ultrasound scan. Often these echos can be attributed to lipiduria (droplets of fat in the urine). The echos are non-gravity dependent and are seen to be suspended within the bladder. If there is any concern about urinary tract disease, then urinalysis should always be performed.

18.01.2022 Check out this interesting post by BCF Ultrasound regarding splenic lesions. Splenic nodules can appear alarming on ultrasound, however it is useful to keep in mind that the majority of these lesions will be benign. Cytology, histopathology and serial ultrasound examinations can aid in determining if a lesion is likely be benign or malignant. Malignant lesions generally become bigger/worsen over time, whereas benign lesions usually remain static or resolve. The finding of a splenic mass along with peritoneal effusion raises the suspicion of malignancy. With the improvements in ultrasound technology, it is likely that subtle details and normal changes to the splenic parenchyma are being detected more frequently.

16.01.2022 Check out the medial iliac lymph nodes in a dog with a history of mast cell tumour on one of the hind limbs These lymph nodes are obviously enlarged and heterogeneous with reduced echogenicity. Given the clinical history, this is suspicious for mast cell infiltration rather than reactive lymphoid hyperplasia. Cytology/histopathology is required for confirmation. The medial iliac lymph nodes are found adjacent to the lateral margins of the caudal aorta at the level of the b...ifurcation. These nodes drain the skin of the dorsal abdominal wall caudal to the last rib, skin in the pelvic area, tail base, thigh and stifle, muscles of the abdomen, pelvic limbs, lumbar spine, colon, rectum, perineum, anus, gonads, ureters, bladder, urethra, aorta and spinal cord meninges. Normal medial iliac lymph nodes are often frustrating to find on ultrasound as they have a very similar echogenicity to the surrounding tissues and are generally only around 3-4mm in width. Due to their curved shape, measurements of length tend to be inaccurate.

11.01.2022 SA Veterinary Sonography is dedicated to providing a high quality mobile ultrasound services to vet clinics across Adelaide and regional SA. Please visit our newly revamped website for more details on how the service could benefit your patients and pets! Find us at www.savetsono.com or call 0400222668.

10.01.2022 This is an example of intestinal lymphoma in a dog There is generalised thickening of the duodenum and jejunum. The layering is largely maintained, although note the increased echogenicity of the inner mucosal layer in this section of the duodenum (blue arrow). There is also fluid ingesta within the lumen. Histopathology showed lymphocytic infiltration of the villous mucosa. This resulted in the patient having a severe protein-losing enteropathy. The patient had... severe ileus and no peristalsis was observed at all during the scan! Intestinal lymphoma can have a varied appearance on ultrasound and may present with no visible sonographic abnormalities. In this case, there was also a marked lymphadenopathy of the mesenteric lymph nodes. Regardless of the appearance on ultrasound, cells are required for a definitive diagnosis. See the annotated image of normal small intestine for comparison. Ultrasound is an excellent tool for examination of the gastrointestinal tract!

04.01.2022 This is a fantastic cause and a great excuse to get the walking shoes on and get out for a bit of fresh air and exercise!

03.01.2022 Tomorrow will mark exactly 12 months since my mobile ultrasound business officially opened and in that time I’ve been fortunate to see and diagnose many interesting conditions including ectopic ureters, portosystemic shunts, ureteral calculi, extrahepatic biliary obstruction (with cholelith aswell as pancreatitis), foreign bodies, adrenal tumours including pheochromocytoma, ovarian cysts in koalas and now today, a diaphragmatic hernia! A lot of these conditions I wouldn’t s...ee from one year to the next if it wasn’t for the solid and varied case-load this business has allowed. This is why I love it so much!!! Thank you to all the clinics who have used the service and everyone who has supported me in making my little dream a reality! Also big mention to BCF Ultrasound and Susan Owens for helping me purchase my amazing M9 ultrasound machine P.s - X-Ray of aforementioned diaphragmatic hernia below for your interest

01.01.2022 Check out this beautiful (even if I do say so myself! ) image of the terminal portion of the common bile duct as it enters the duodenum at the major duodenal papilla (top, labelled CBD). The image below shows the major duodenal papilla in the transverse plane (arrow). In the transverse plane it appears as a hyperechoic bulge in the duodenal wall and looks a bit like a signet ring. Both of these images were taken using the Mindray 9.