Case 5 — Radiographs

Right lateral thoracic radiograph showing an enlarged cardiac silhouette with mixed interstitial and alveolar pulmonary infiltrates, particularly in the ventral lung fields and accessory lobe region, consistent with cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Right lateral thoracic radiograph.
Dorsoventral (DV) thoracic radiograph. The cardiac silhouette margins are indistinct due to a small amount of pleural effusion. Pulmonary infiltrates are visible bilaterally.
Dorsoventral (DV) thoracic radiograph.

Quiz

1. The cardiac silhouette is difficult to visualize on the DV view. What is the most likely reason?

2. What type of pulmonary pattern is present on the lateral radiograph?

3. Is this pattern compatible with cardiogenic pulmonary edema in a cat?

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