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
