Ultrasound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors in 4 Dogs

Overview

Journal Can Vet J

Specialty Veterinary Medicine

Date 2008 Mar 7

PMID 18320983

Citations 4

Authors

Ronaldo C da Costa

Joane M Parent

Howard Dobson

Kristiina Ruotsalo

David Holmberg

M Carolina Duque

Roberto Poma

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Abstract

Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration was used in establishing the diagnosis in 4 cases of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Sonographic and cytologic characteristics are discussed. Because of its availability and ease of use, axillary ultrasonography with fine needle aspiration can be an initial diagnostic step for suspected brachial plexus tumors.

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