Diagnóstico por imagem na oncologia veterinária: revisão de literatura e relato de caso

Abstract

The aim of this study was to demonstrate the importance of radiography and ultrassonography in the diagnosis and monitoring of cancer patients. It is known that in veterinary medicine, despite there are variate methods of diagnostic imaging, radiography and ultrasound examinations are still the choice of evaluation of chest and abdomen, respectively. Such tests can provide information about the primary tumor, metastases, and some paraneoplastic syndromes that may arise in the course of disease. Currently the most commonly used radiological investigation is the detection of lung and bone cancer. Ultrasound confirms radiological or clinical diagnosis of abdominal masses, it can facilitate the identification of the organ of origin and identify concomitant diseases. We report the case of a dog that was diagnosed with myxosarcoma and developed hypertrophic osteopathy due to the presence of lung metastasis. Throughout the course of the disease, the radiographic and ultrasound were used as part of monitoring, allowing the clinician decisionmaking related the surgical resection of the primary mass, and appropriate therapy for the case. In conclusion, it is noteworthy that despite the beside there are many methods if image examination already available, radiography and ultrassonography are indicated as essential supplements in veterinary oncology.