An 11-year-old MN Shepherd mix was presented for weight loss, inappetance, and vomiting. Recent blood work was within normal limits and the only abnormality on urinalysis was crystaluria – few triple phosphate and rare amorphous phosphate. Radiographs were not taken.
An 11-year-old MN Shepherd mix was presented for weight loss, inappetance, and vomiting. Recent blood work was within normal limits and the only abnormality on urinalysis was crystaluria – few triple phosphate and rare amorphous phosphate. Radiographs were not taken.
Case Study
Gastric neoplasia in a 11 year old MN Shepherd mixed dog
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
gastric neoplasia – carcinoma, lymphoma vs other. Possible severe granulomatous disease.
Image Interpretation
The stomach presented moderate to severe thickening with loss of mural detail and polypoid mucosal changes as well as two large lymph nodes caudal to the stomach and in the epigastric region. Adhesions were noted from the omentum suggestive for transmural pathology.
DX
Gastric neoplasia
Outcome
The dog was treated with prednisone and Pepcid. The patient’s appetite did not improve and he continued to vomit. The owner subsequently elected euthanasia.
Comments
No video is available on this patient.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
GI pathology – IBD, neoplasia, foreign body, partial gastric torsion, gastric ulcer. Pancreatic pathology – chronic pancreatitis, neoplasia. Renal pathology- pyelonephritis, neoplasia.
Sampling
not done
Patient Information
Patient Name :
Rocky G
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
04_00171
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
Images
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
Urinalysi
- Amorphous Phosphate Crystals Present
- Triple Phosphate Crystals Present