A 12-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for acting hungry but not eating, polyuria, and progressive weight loss. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was a thickened intestine.
A 12-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for acting hungry but not eating, polyuria, and progressive weight loss. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was a thickened intestine.
Case Study
Intestinal Lymphoma in a 12 year old MN DSH cat
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Diffuse abdominal intestinal mass with lymphadenopathy and extension into the omentum.
Image Interpretation
The abdomen in this patient presented a diffuse and hypoechoic intestinal mass with associated lymphadenopathy and omental remodeling. A minor amount of free fluid was noted prior to any sampling. Pleural effusion was noted through the diaphragm.
DX
Intestinal lymphoma
Outcome
The owner declined chemotherapy and opted to treat with prednisone until quality of life diminishes.
Comments
No further update provided.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Anorexia, weight loss, thickened intestine – Neoplasia, foreign body, intussusception, focal enteritis, abscess, granuloma.
Sampling
US-guided FNAs from the intestinal mass revealed lymphoma.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Nero B
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
04_00259
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Polyuria
- Weight loss
Exam Finding
- Thickened Intestines
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Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Polyuria
- Weight loss