Ultrasonographic diagnosis of pericardial effusion and atrial dilation in a spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca)

Ultrasonography was used to diagnose pericardial effusion, atrial dilatation and liver masses in a spurthighed tortoise which was more than 80 years old and suffering from posthibernation anorexia, lethargy, oedema and pneumonia. The tortoise was treated twice with frusemide and ceftazidime for the...

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Published in:Veterinary record 2000-02, Vol.146 (7), p.183-185
Main Authors: Redrobe, S. P., Scudamore, C. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
anorexia
Anorexia - etiology
Anorexia - veterinary
case studies
Dilatation, Pathologic - diagnostic imaging
Dilatation, Pathologic - veterinary
Heart Atria - diagnostic imaging
Heart Atria - pathology
heart diseases
Hibernation
illness
liver diseases
Male
pericardial effusion
Pericardial Effusion - diagnostic imaging
Pericardial Effusion - veterinary
Testudo graeca
Turtles
ultrasonic diagnosis
ultrasonography
Ultrasonography - veterinary
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Summary:Ultrasonography was used to diagnose pericardial effusion, atrial dilatation and liver masses in a spurthighed tortoise which was more than 80 years old and suffering from posthibernation anorexia, lethargy, oedema and pneumonia. The tortoise was treated twice with frusemide and ceftazidime for the pneumonia, resulting each time in a temporary remission for about a month. After a further recurrence, the animal was euthanased and the lesions predicted by ultrasound were confirmed postmortem. It is suggested that ultrasound may be useful for the differentiation of cardiac problems from other causes of posthibernation lethargy in the tortoise.
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.146.7.183