Description
Ultrasound is a commonly used, non-invasive imaging tool for examining abdominal organs. In this webinar, Dr. Camilla Edwards will explore the role of wireless ultrasound in the investigation of liver and gallbladder abnormalities and share her systematic hands-on scanning techniques for getting the most diagnostic images possible.
Liver neoplasia and vacuolar hepatopathy in dogs often pose diagnostic challenges due to overlapping clinical and imaging features. The discovery of liver masses in dogs typically requires ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration to confirm the diagnosis, but there are ultrasound characteristics that can help guide next steps in your patient management.
The ultrasound discovery of a neoplastic hepatic mass in cats, however, is more likely to be metastatic spread from an abdominal source, as hepatocellular carcinoma in cats is very rare.
When ultrasound uncovers an abnormally distended gallbladder in a patient with elevated liver values, it’s important to be able to distinguish between benign sludge and potentially life-threatening mucocele. Patient positioning and imaging findings can play a role in accurately differentiating between the two conditions.
This webinar will equip veterinary practitioners with the knowledge and tools necessary to confidently diagnose and manage the above-mentioned diseases, enable clinicians to make informed decisions regarding patient management and surgical intervention when necessary.
Learning Objectives
- How to distinguish between sludge vs mucocele in the gallbladder, and the clinical significance of both
- Ultrasound tips and patient positioning to optimize visualization of the GB
- The importance of ultrasound-guided sampling for a definitive diagnosis and prognosis
- The ultrasound appearance of normal liver and how to identify neoplasia
- How to perform a thorough ultrasound exam of the liver
