Use of contrast-enhanced CT in the diagnosis of abscesses in cattle

J Vet Med Sci. 2011 Jan;73(1):113-5. doi: 10.1292/jvms.10-0233. Epub 2010 Aug 23.

Abstract

We report here the non-contrast and contrast-enhanced computed tomography performed in two calves with brain abscess and multiple pulmonary abscesses with pharyngeal abscess, respectively. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography was useful in the diagnosis of these diseases in both calves. The diseases were confirmed by histopathological examination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis
  • Abscess / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Brain / pathology
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Contrast Media / pharmacology*
  • Pharynx / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / veterinary*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Contrast Media