Eaceni launched the 8000AV palmtop ultrasound machine for small animals. which can help to check spleen lesions in small animals. This article teaches you how to use ultrasound to detect spleen pathology in cats and dogs.
Eaceni has been developing innovative veterinary ultrasound machines to help small animal veterinarians perform ultrasound examinations. We have launched the 8000AV palmtop ultrasound machine for small animals, which can help to check spleen lesions in small animals, come and learn.
Splenic Ultrasound Anatomy in Cats and Dogs
The spleen is a flattened, elongated organ that in dogs has a triangular cross section while in cats it has an oval one. On the left side, it is situated close to the stomach, and it passes cranially beneath the ribs. The dorsal head is fixed in place and located near to the abdomen. The tail ventrally can point down or toward the urine bladder due to its high degree of mobility. In each animal, you have to seek for its direction.
How to use veterinary ultrasound machine to find splenic pathology in small animals
We should examine the spleen first. In everyday practice, if we notice cranial abdominal organomegaly or if there is a hemoperitoneum, we would use ultrasonography to check the spleen.
A dog that is listless, pallid, and has an inflated belly is a classic example. We will detect some fluid when we place the probe on the abdomen. The spleen must next be examined in order to determine whether it has a bleeding hemangiosarcoma.
The veterinary ultrasound machine is helpful when taking a sample of fluid from the abdomen to identify if it is blood or anything else, in addition to screening for pathology. Ultrasound-guided sampling is a really helpful tool since we don’t want to sample near a blood vessel or the intestines. Procedures are more safer when a needle is not accidentally inserted into the animal.
Why veterinary ultrasound machine is a better choice
Since the region around the spleen cannot be palpated, ultrasound is a very genius technique to take a look. And it’s significant since a sizable portion of the spleen is located underneath. We elevate the probe and twist it to point longitudinally down and in the direction of the spleen after we have located the head of the spleen. We sometimes need to make little tweaks since that can be a bit challenging. The general idea is to slide and fan repeatedly until we reach the tail of the spleen. Sometimes this entails turning around and facing the opposite side of the body.
Common pathology seen in the spleen
As was previously said, it’s crucial to understand that the spleen’s size varies greatly. The spleen can expand and contract naturally. In order to detect pathology, which might include congestion, sedation, lymphatic fluid hyperplasia, extramedullary hematopoiesis, infiltrative illness, and splenic torsion , we must carefully examine the spleen.
To determine if the margins are normal or irregular, use an ultrasound equipment. Look for masses and nodules. A myelolipoma, a fatty, benign tumor, is frequently the cause of a hyper echoic nodule. To be sure, you will need to taste. We need to examine the distribution of any hypoechoic nodules or mixed echogenicity that we uncover.
There are a few things that we may discover on an ultrasound machine that are pretty distinctive. One of these is a lacey spleen, in which the spleen exhibits kind of hypoechoic (darker) hacking. A splenic torsion, which is a serious emergency, may be indicated by this. The dog has severe discomfort from a splenic torsion, and you can see that the pain is originating from the belly.
About Eaceni 8000AV palmtop ultrasound machine for small animals
Instead of referring patients out for diagnostic imaging, veterinarians can now swiftly identify and treat animals in discomfort thanks to the Eaceni portable ultrasound machine’s low cost and ease of use. After bringing ultrasonography in-house, our customers report an increase in word-of- mouth recommendations and higher client satisfaction.
To learn about how easy and affordable it is to add Eaceni handheld ultrasound to your veterinary practice, visit our Eaceni veterinary ultrasound machine page for a video demonstration and product details.
Post time: Feb-13-2023
