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Intermittent cranial lung herniation in two dogs.
Carlo Guglielmini1, Antonio De Simone, Luca Valbonetti
1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Teramo, Viale Crispi 212, I-64100 Teramo, Italy. cguglielmini@unite.it
Summary
Intermittent cervical swelling in aged dogs can indicate lung herniation due to chronic obstructive airway disease. This condition, characterized by increased expiratory effort and coughing, requires consideration in veterinary diagnostics.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD) in dogs can lead to respiratory complications.
- Intermittent ventral cervical swelling is an unusual clinical sign in dogs with respiratory conditions.
Observation:
- Two aged dogs with COPD presented with intermittent swelling in the ventral cervical region.
- Radiographic evaluation during expiration and with caudal limb positioning revealed cervical lung herniation of cranial lung lobes.
Findings:
- Pulmonary hyperinflation, increased expiratory effort, and chronic coughing were identified as contributing factors to lung herniation.
- Cervical lung hernia was diagnosed in both dogs, affecting the left and right cranial lung lobes.
Implications:
- Cervical lung hernia should be considered in the differential diagnosis for intermittent cervical swelling in dogs with chronic respiratory disorders.
- This finding highlights a potential complication of increased expiratory effort and chronic coughing in canine respiratory disease.
- Veterinary clinicians should consider specific radiographic techniques to diagnose this condition.
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