Table 1.
Radiographic findings in 72 of 75 dogs with BAL fluid eosinophilia that had radiographs available for review
| EB (n = 28) | EG (n = 9) | EBP (n = 35) | Total (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal radiographs | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17/73 (23) | NA |
| Bronchial pattern | 11 | 9 | 32 | 52/73 (71) | NA |
| Interstitial infiltrates | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6/73 (8) | ND |
| Alveolar infiltrates | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11/73 (15) | .20 |
| Bronchial plugging | 0 | 5 | 12 | 17/73 (23) | .27 |
| Nodular pattern | 0 | 5a | 3 | 8/73 (11) | .005 |
| Bronchiectasis | 6a | 7 | 21 | 35/73 (48) | .007 |
| Lymphadenopathy | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4/73 (5) | ND |
Individual dogs had more than one radiographic pattern.
Abbreviations: EB, eosinophilic bronchitis; EBP, eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy; EG, eosinophilic granuloma; NA, test not applicable due to inclusion criteria; ND, test not performed due to low numbers.
a
Significantly different than other entries within the row.