Three-dimensional reconstruction by computed tomography of an undifferentiated sarcoma in a dog

Abstract

The purpose of this paper was to show a three-dimensional computed tomographic reconstruction of the undifferentiated sarcoma in a dog. Two-millimetre-thick transverse images were obtained. Images provided excellent anatomic detail of the severity of the tumour and can be a valuable diagnostic aid for clinical evaluation of several types of neoplasias in dogs. Computed tomography provides detailed information regarding the extent of disease and accurate discrimination of neoplastic versus non-neoplastic diseases. In addition, this technique can be used as a tool for teaching clinical anatomy in veterinary schools.