Computed tomography features of discospondylitis in dogs.

Published in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2022)

We determined that bilateral endplate erosion and periosteal proliferation were very common in dogs with discospondylitis. Careful evaluation of CT in all 3 planes (dorsal, sagittal, transverse) is necessary to identify an affected IVDS. These described CT features can aid in the diagnosis of discospondylitis in dogs but equivocal cases might still require MRI.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
contrast enhanced
dual energy
image quality
magnetic resonance imaging
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance
spinal cord
diffusion weighted imaging
signaling pathway
case report