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Nathan D Lee¹, Kim Danoff, Sheila Etue

¹Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA.

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A rare cranial vena cava aneurysm was diagnosed in a dog presenting with arrhythmia. This condition, though uncommon, should be considered in canine patients with cranial mediastinal abnormalities.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Cardiology
Veterinary Radiology
Comparative Pathology

Background:

Arrhythmia in dogs can be associated with various underlying conditions.
Thoracic radiographs are a common diagnostic tool for evaluating cardiopulmonary abnormalities.
Cranial mediastinal masses require thorough investigation to determine their etiology.

Observation:

A 1.5-year-old mixed-breed dog presented with arrhythmia.
Thoracic radiographs revealed a cranial mediastinal density.
Ultrasonography and angiography confirmed the density as a cranial vena cava aneurysm.

Findings:

The cranial vena cava aneurysm was diagnosed in a young dog.
The dog remained asymptomatic despite the presence of the aneurysm.
No immediate treatment was required for the diagnosed condition.

Implications:

Cranial vena cava aneurysm is a rare but important differential diagnosis for mediastinal abnormalities in dogs.
Early identification through radiographic and advanced imaging is crucial.
This case highlights the potential for asymptomatic presentation and conservative management in select cases.