Ok, so I am not an ultrasonographer, but I’d sure like to be one someday.  Occasionally I am allowed the opportunity to scan at my clinic solely for my own interest and a black hole thirst for knowledge.

A 16-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for PTS.

The patient had a history of PU/PD, inappropriate urinations in the house, and was obese.

A diagnostic work-up was offered but declined.  Kidney disease and diabetes were suspected.

Ok, so I am not an ultrasonographer, but I’d sure like to be one someday.  Occasionally I am allowed the opportunity to scan at my clinic solely for my own interest and a black hole thirst for knowledge.

A 16-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for PTS.

The patient had a history of PU/PD, inappropriate urinations in the house, and was obese.

A diagnostic work-up was offered but declined.  Kidney disease and diabetes were suspected.

Upon post-mortem examination a firm underbelly was felt, but due to the large size of the cat, nothing more was palpable.

An ultrasound of the patient’s abdomen revealed a cystic-like structure in the spleen/liver?

Tech image

A 1.5 inch 22 gauge FNA of the area revealed completely clear fluid.

FNA fluid

Necropsy found an incredibly cystic splenic tumor.

Splenic mass, feline

Wow! Weighed about 2.5- 3lbs.  I certainly didn’t expect to find this.