The Veterinary Neurological Center provides computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for patients who have disorders that are not neurological. The referral process for these studies is convenient for both the referring veterinarian and client. The type of study to be performed (either CT or MRI) is determined by the referring veterinarian.
Non-Neurological Diagnostic Uses of CT & MR Imaging:
- Ocular & orbital diseases
- inflammation or tumors of the eye and nearby structures
- Trauma
- fractures (CT) and hemorrhage of soft tissue damage
- Abdomen
- soft tissues, intestinal obstructions, neoplasia
- Chest
- tumors, metastatic disease, foreign bodies
- Ear, nose and throat
- infections, tumors and foreign bodies in the middle ear cavity, nose and throat and evaluation of lymph nodes
- Complex orthopedic disease
- neoplasia, fractures and repair planning, elbow dysplasia, cruciate and other ligament and tendon tears or radiographic abnormalities that warrant further investigation
- CT-Guided Biopsy
- Radiation treatment planning
Types of CT Studies
Nasal Passageway | Pelvis | Abdomen |
Orbits | Lungs | Shoulder |
Humerus | Elbow | Maxilla |
Types of MRI Studies
Stifle | Nasal Passageway | Brachial Plexus |
Orbits | Shoulder | Tarsus |
