Feline Diagnostic Imaging

This book offers a comprehensive resource for imaging the feline patient, with an emphasis on the unique considerations of imaging cats. It focuses on radiology and ultrasound, with some coverage of advanced imaging such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Incorporating more than 1750 high-quality images, it is an invaluable reference for any veterinary practitioner with a significant feline caseload.

Feline Diagnostic Imaging begins with information on the radiographic evaluation of the thorax, abdomen, and musculoskeletal structures, including normal anatomy and pathology, followed by a review of common echocardiographic and abdominal ultrasound findings and abnormalities. Advanced imaging of the skull using computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging cases of brain and spinal disease are also included.   The book:

    Provides imaging information specifically tailored to the particular needs of cats
    Emphasizes the modalities most commonly used in general practice, with some discussion of advanced imaging
    Gives a complete overview of diagnostic imaging for the feline patients
    Includes tips and tricks for the unique considerations of working with cats
    Presents essential information for any practitioner treating feline patients

Offering a feline focus not found in other imaging books, Feline Diagnostic Imaging is an essential purchase for veterinarians wishing to improve their diagnostic imaging skills in cats. It’s also an excellent guide for veterinary radiologists, and veterinary students and residents.

Table of contents

List of Contributors xi

Preface xiii

Section 1 Advanced Imaging Techniques 1

1 Digital Radiography 3
Robert Cole and Adrien-Maxence Hespel

2 Principles of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging 13
Robert Cole and Adrien-Maxence Hespel

3 Ultrasound: Physical Principles of Ultrasound Imaging 27
Robert Cole and Adrien-Maxence Hespel

4 Nuclear Imaging 37
William Brawner

Section 2 Imaging the Neurologic System 47

5 Diagnostic Imaging of Diseases of the Skull 49
Shannon P. Holmes

6 Imaging the Feline Neurologic System 77
Shannon P. Holmes

7 Normal Cross-sectional Anatomy of the Eye and Orbit 113
Eva M. Abarca

8 Diseases of the Eye 129
Eva M. Abarca

Section 3 Imaging the Thorax 151

9 Normal Radiographic Anatomy 153
Martha M. Larson

10 Normal Cardiovascular Imaging 161
Merrilee Holland

11 Advanced Imaging Modalities 179
Martha M. Larson

12 Congenital Heart Disease 193
Merrilee Holland

13 Acquired Heart Disease 205
Merrilee Holland

14 Feline Pulmonary Disease 253
Martha M. Larson

15 Thoracic Cavity 281
Martha M. Larson

16 Trachea 287
Martha M. Larson

17 Mediastinal Disease 293
Martha M. Larson

18 Pleura 305
Martha M. Larson

19 Diaphragm 315
Martha M. Larson

20 Thorax 323
Martha M. Larson

Section 4 Imaging the Abdomen 331

21 Normal Gastrointestinal Anatomy 333
Judith Hudson

22 Gastrointestinal Disease 347
Judith Hudson

23 Liver 381
Martha M. Larson

24 Pancreas 407
Merrilee Holland

25 Adrenal Gland 427
Merrilee Holland

26 Normal Urinary System 439
Judith Hudson

27 Urinary Disease 455
Judith Hudson

28 Reproduction 487
Judith Hudson and Aime Johnson

29 Hemolymphatic System 503
Judith Hudson

30 Peritoneal Cavity 529
Merrilee Holland

31 Body Wall 557
Merrilee Holland

Section 5 Imaging the Musculoskeletal System 579

32 Overview of the Musculoskeletal System 581
Robert Cole and Adrien-Maxence Hespel

Index 621

Merrilee Holland, DVM, MS, DACVR, is Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, at Auburn University, Alabama, USA.

Judith Hudson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVR, is Professor Emerita of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, at Auburn University, Alabama, USA.