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Intrapericardial cysts in the dog

D Sisson1, W P Thomas, J Reed

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana 61801.

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Intrapericardial cysts impaired cardiac filling in young dogs. Surgical removal and pericardiectomy were successful, suggesting a link to congenital herniation and entrapment of omentum or falciform ligament.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Cardiology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Canine Anatomy

Background:

  • Intrapericardial cysts can cause impaired cardiac filling in dogs.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of these cysts are crucial for cardiac function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cause and characteristics of intrapericardial cysts in young dogs.
  • To evaluate diagnostic methods and surgical outcomes for these cysts.

Main Methods:

  • Pneumopericardiography and two-dimensional echocardiography were used for diagnosis.
  • Surgical excision of cysts and subtotal pericardiectomy were performed.
  • Histologic examination of excised cyst tissue was conducted.

Main Results:

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  • Intrapericardial cysts were identified as the cause of impaired cardiac filling in six dogs.
  • Diagnostic imaging successfully identified cysts in all evaluated dogs.
  • Surgical intervention was successful in resolving the condition in the remaining dogs.

    • Conclusions:

    • Intrapericardial cysts can lead to significant cardiac compromise in dogs.
    • Congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernias and entrapment of omentum or falciform ligament are potential causes.
    • Surgical management offers a successful treatment option for these cystic masses.