Echogenic mass vs. echogenic pleural effusion in a 15 yr old cat

Echogenic mass vs. echogenic pleural effusion in a 15 yr old cat

15 year old MN indoor DSH presented to primary vet for dyspnea-abdominal breathing. Suspect that this is chronic as cat appeared stable. Noncardiac thoracic exam shows the heart to be surrounded by echogenic content that appears solid in some views with possible intralesional vessels.  Small pockets of anechoic fluid can be seen on transverse views.  …

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