title: Computed tomography diagnosis of isolated splenic torsion in a dog.
abstract: Isolated splenic torsion in a dog was diagnosed using computed tomography (CT). The enlarged non enhanced spleen and a twisted soft tissue mass effect represented the rotated pedicle were the main findings. Abdominal radiography and ultrasonography were not conclusive.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Patsikas
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rallis
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Kladakis
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Dessiris
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000662:veterinary; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000662:veterinary; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary