Non‐coagulopathic hemothorax in a dog: A case report

Abstract

Abstract An 8‐year‐old, female‐spayed, Blue Heeler presented with suspected non‐coagulopathic spontaneous, hemothorax with neoplasia as the most likely differential as coagulation parameters were normal and no obvious history of trauma was reported. Computed tomography scan was crucial for diagnosis of a traumatic partial vascular avulsion injury that was successfully managed supportively.

Keywords

• canine
• hemothorax
• pleural effusion
• vascular avulsion