Ultrasonographic and CT arthrography findings in two dogs with biceps brachii tendon avulsion

This report describes the ultrasonographic and CT arthrography (CTA) findings in biceps brachii tendon rupture in two dogs. Ultrasonographic examination of the affected shoulder joints preceded advanced imaging in both dogs and was suggestive of partial or complete avulsion/rupture of the biceps bra...

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Published in:Veterinary record case reports 2020-02, Vol.8 (1), p.n/a
Main Authors: Pappa, Eirini, Tomlinson, Andy, Ferreira, Amy, Pettitt, Rob, Mortier, Jeremy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acoustics
Anesthesia
biceps brachii tendon rupture
Case reports
CT arthrography
Defects
dog
Shoulder
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:This report describes the ultrasonographic and CT arthrography (CTA) findings in biceps brachii tendon rupture in two dogs. Ultrasonographic examination of the affected shoulder joints preceded advanced imaging in both dogs and was suggestive of partial or complete avulsion/rupture of the biceps brachii tendon and chronic tendonitis. Subsequent CTA demonstrated complete rupture/avulsion of the biceps brachii tendon in the affected shoulder joints in both dogs. The biceps brachii tendon could be identified as a contrast filling defect within the synovial space. Pooling of the contrast medium was identified close to its origin and was suggestive of biceps brachii tendon rupture in both cases described here. In this case report, avulsion of the biceps brachii tendon was suspected using ultrasonography alone but confirmed by CTA.
ISSN:2052-6121
2052-6121
DOI:10.1136/vetreccr-2019-000989