Diagnostic Imaging of the Respiratory Tract of the Reptile Patient

Michaela Gumpenberger

doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2021.01.002

Diagnostic Imaging of the Respiratory Tract of the Reptile Patient

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2021 May;24(2):293-320. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2021.01.002.

Author

Michaela Gumpenberger¹

Affiliation

¹ Diagnostic Imaging, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria. Electronic address: Michaela.Gumpenberger@vetmeduni.ac.at.

PMID: 33892889
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2021.01.002

Abstract

Detailed information is given about technique and image interpretation of radiography and computed tomography of the respiratory tract in reptiles. MRI and sonography are mentioned when supporting differential diagnoses. Various diseases and imaging pitfalls are described with multiple figures and graphics. One focus is on lung compression in chelonians, which may be misinterpreted as pneumonia in dyspneic patients without the help of imaging tools.

Keywords: CT; Diagnostic imaging; Lung compression; Mass effect; Pneumonia; Radiography; Reptile; Respiratory tract.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Humans
Reptiles / anatomy & histology*
Respiratory System / anatomy & histology
Respiratory System / diagnostic imaging*
Respiratory Tract Diseases / diagnostic imaging
Respiratory Tract Diseases / pathology
Respiratory Tract Diseases / veterinary*