ACVR Veterinary Radiology case studies
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The American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) is the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recognized veterinary specialty organization for certification of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Equine Diagnostic Imaging. It is a member-driven, non-profit organization consisting of over 800 accredited veterinary radiologists and radiation oncologists, and its stated mission is to promote excellence in patient care by providing leadership, innovation, and education in veterinary diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology. The ACVR Veterinary Radiology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,862 words.
1The Vomiting Dog with a Bumpy Liver
A 9-year-old spayed female Labrador retriever presents with a 3-week history of intermittent vomiting and weight loss. The referring veterinarian performed survey abdominal radiographs, which were unremarkable.
610 words, about 3 min2Postoperative Radiation Timing in a Dog with a Soft Tissue Sarcoma
A 10-year-old neutered male Golden retriever underwent surgical excision of a 5 cm grade II soft tissue sarcoma on the lateral thigh. The surgeon reports that the excision was "close but complete" on the deep margin, with 1–2 mm of normal tissue at the deep aspect and 5 mm laterally.
603 words, about 3 min3The Lame Horse with a Subtle Radiographic Finding
A 7-year-old Thoroughbred gelding in race training presents with a 3-week history of right forelimb lameness that is grade 2/5 at the trot and worsens with flexion of the distal limb. There is no visible swelling, heat, or digital pulse.
581 words, about 3 min4The Cat with a Lung Mass and a Bleeding Nose
An 11-year-old domestic shorthair cat presents with a 2-week history of sneezing and intermittent epistaxis. The cat is bright and eating.
548 words, about 3 min5The Dog with a Bone Lesion and a Decision About Amputation
A 6-year-old neutered male Rottweiler presents with a 1-month history of right forelimb lameness that has progressed despite rest and NSAIDs. On physical examination, there is swelling over the distal radius and pain on palpation.
520 words, about 3 min