A 12 year-old SF boxer mixed breed dog was presented for lethargy and drooling for approximately 5 days. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were elevated ALP activity, amylase, lipase, and CPL.
A 12 year-old SF boxer mixed breed dog was presented for lethargy and drooling for approximately 5 days. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were elevated ALP activity, amylase, lipase, and CPL.
Left adrenal gland mass. Appears resectable at this time and is likely pheochromocytoma.
The right adrenal gland was normal in size and contour. It measured 0.8 x 3.1 cm and was uniform without evidence of pathology. The left adrenal gland revealed a bright mass that was heterogenic and had mixed hyperechoic and hypoechoic changes. However, it remained within the capsule and measured 5.3 x 3.0 cm. There was no evidence of invasion into the vena cava or phrenic vein. Therefore, surgical resection is suggested. Primary differentials for left adrenal gland mass include pheochromocytoma, non-functional adenocarcinoma or minor possibility of hyperplasia. There was no other structural evidence of disease that would suggest other pathology that would be responsible for the clinical signs.
Left adrenalectomy.
Pancreatic disease – pancreatitis, neoplasia. Esophagus – esophagitis, neoplasia, foreign body. Liver disease – inflammatory, infectious, toxic, metabolic, neoplasia. Post-hepatic disease – bile duct obstruction, cholecystitis, mucocele.
Left adrenalectomy. Histopathology revealed a pheochromocytoma.
