ArticleBMC veterinary research2023
Impact of body weight and sex in selected dog breeds on the canine adrenal gland dimensions measured by computed tomographic imaging.
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- Comparison of canine adrenal gland size assessment using ultrasonography and computed tomography.BMC veterinary research · 2026Article
- Computed Tomography Volumetric Measurements of Adrenal Glands in 26 Dogs Under One Year of Age: A Retrospective Study.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- Ultrasound Morphology of Presumed Normal Anal Sacs in Dogs and Cats.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Anatomical and Three-Dimensional Study of the Female Feline Abdominal and Pelvic Vascular System Using Dissections, Computed Tomography Angiography and Magnetic Resonance Angiography.Veterinary sciences · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe present study aimed to investigate possible influences of body weight and sex on adrenal gland size in endocrinologically healthy dogs. Possible factors influencing the adrenal size are discussed in relation to a universal upper reference value from the literature of 7.4 mm as the thickness in the caudal pole of the adrenal gland. The adrenal size was measured by computed tomography (CT) from 66 normal dogs of six different breeds (Labrador Retriever (n = 16), German Shepherd (n = 10), Boxer (n = 8), Beagle (n = 14), Dachshund (n = 6) and Jack Russell Terrier (n = 12); male n = 38 (thereof neutered n = 23), female n = 28 (thereof neutered n = 17)) based on volume quantification and linear measurements using the data processing software Amira. For interbreed comparability, a ratio consisting of the third root of adrenal volume to aortic diameter (Ratio volume-aorta, RVA) was introduced. Additionally, breed-related attenuation values in contrast-enhanced CT data sets were measured.
resultsThe measured volumes ranged from 0.34 to 1.93 cm
conclusionThe present study points out the importance of weight-related data when assessing CT data of the canine adrenal gland regarding volume, size and attenuation. The use of a universal reference value for the assessment of adrenal size appears unsuitable considering weight-related volume and linear measurements. Sex seems not to affect adrenal gland size.
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