Cranial vena cava aneurysm in a dog

Lee, Nathan D.; Danoff, Kim; Etue, Sheila M.

doi:10.1016/j.jvc.2006.01.005

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“…Aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms have been described in different blood vessels and have varied aetiologies in dogs 26 27. In endemic areas, aortic and celiac artery aneurysms should raise the suspicion of S lupi infection.…”

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Ultrasonography is insensitive but specific for detecting aortic wall abnormalities in dogs infected with Spirocerca lupi

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BackgroundSpirocercosis is caused by the nematode Spirocerca lupi (S lupi). The disease mainly affects dogs and is typically diagnosed by oesophagoscopy or faecal examination; however, these diagnostic tests may deliver false negative results during the migration phase of the nematode. The aim of the present prospective study was to evaluate whether ultrasonography could detect abnormalities in the abdominal aorta, celiac artery, and gastric wall structure as a diagnostic aid to detect S lupi infection in dogs.MethodsOesophagoscopy and a focused abdominal ultrasound scan were performed in 40 dogs that presented to the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with gastrointestinal complaints. Ultrasonography scan findings of 20 dogs with oesophageal nodules, indicating S lupi infection (study group), were compared with those of 20 control dogs.ResultsVascular wall irregularity was significantly more common in the study group than in the control group (9/20 v 1/20, respectively; P=0.008).ConclusionUltrasonographic evaluation of the abdominal aorta, celiac artery, and gastric wall structure is not a sensitive diagnostic marker for spirocercosis in dogs. However, the presence of vascular wall irregularity of the abdominal aorta or celiac artery might indicate S lupi migration.

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Ultrasonography is insensitive but specific for detecting aortic wall abnormalities in dogs infected with Spirocerca lupi

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“…In both of these previous reports, the diagnosis was made using positive contrast venography. A third report describes a vascular dilation thought to be a congenital venous aneurysm of the cranial vena cava in an 18‐month‐old mixed‐breed dog 8 …”

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“…A third report describes a vascular dilation thought to be a congenital venous aneurysm of the cranial vena cava in an 18-monthold mixed-breed dog. 8 The etiology of primary venous aneurysms is unknown. Hypotheses include congenital weakness or degenerative changes in the venous wall due to a connective tissue disorder or local inflammatory process.…”

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Imaging Diagnosis—congenital Venous Aneurysm of the Left External Jugular Vein

Routh¹,

Hagen

Else

et al. 2009

Vet Radiology Ultrasound

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Primary congenital jugular vein aneurysms are rare with only one prior report in a canine patient. Herein, we describe an 18-week-old Flat Coated Retriever dog in which ultrasound was used to diagnose a primary congenital external jugular vein aneurysm with concurrent dilatation of the internal jugular vein. The aneurysm was successfully removed and the dog remains disease free 24 months postoperatively. Histopathologic analysis was used to validate the ultrasound-based diagnosis.

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“…2012) but CT, MRI and angiography have also been used (Salmeri et al . 1991; Lee et al 2007; Hall et al . 2011).…”

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Partial aneurysmectomy and autologous patch venoplasty in a horse diagnosed with pseudoaneurysm of the jugular vein

Clercq

Martens

Matthys

et al. 2020

Equine Veterinary Education

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Summary Experience with vascular pathology and vascular surgery, especially with the use of grafts, is limited in horses. Only one case of a venous aneurysm has been described in the horse, but without successful surgical correction. This case report describes the treatment of a 3‐year‐old female pony presented with an intermittent localised swelling of the left jugular vein after a previous thrombophlebitis. Ultrasonographic examination revealed a large jugular vein pseudoaneurysm. Treatment consisted of a partial aneurysmectomy preserving the healthy medial wall of the jugular vein. An autologous saphenous vein patch technique was used to reconstruct the vein with the largest possible lumen to minimise thrombus formation. Anticoagulants, antimicrobial and anti‐inflammatory drugs were administered pre‐ and post‐operatively. Follow‐up ultrasound examinations initially showed local narrowing of the graft. At 2 and 8 months post‐operatively, no external deformation of the jugular vein was visible and ultrasonography revealed patent blood flow with only a slight difference in lumen diameter. The patch venoplasty proved a viable surgical technique for jugular vein reconstruction resulting in a sufficient lumen, no thrombus formation and a good cosmetic and functional outcome.

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Cranial vena cava aneurysm in a dog

Cited by 9 publications

References 18 publications

Ultrasonography is insensitive but specific for detecting aortic wall abnormalities in dogs infected with Spirocerca lupi

Ultrasonography is insensitive but specific for detecting aortic wall abnormalities in dogs infected with Spirocerca lupi

Imaging Diagnosis—congenital Venous Aneurysm of the Left External Jugular Vein

Partial aneurysmectomy and autologous patch venoplasty in a horse diagnosed with pseudoaneurysm of the jugular vein

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