The patient is a 6-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff. The patient was anorexic and has weight loss. Physical exam and blood work were unremarkable.
The patient is a 6-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff. The patient was anorexic and has weight loss. Physical exam and blood work were unremarkable.
Case Study
Gastric sarcoma 6 Year Old M Neapolitan Mastiff dog
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Gastric neoplasia. Minor potential for complicated inflammatory disease.
Image Interpretation
Circumferential hypoechoic gastric wall thickening is noted with loss of mural detail. Regional lymphadenopathy is present. Hyperechoic fat is noted associated with the stomach and lymph nodes suggestive for an aggressive pathology.
DX
Gastric sarcoma
Outcome
The patient was humanely euthanized by owner request.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Neoplasia, gastritis, pancreatitis, foreign body, infectious, maldigestion.
Sampling
FNA of the gastric mass revealed sarcoma.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Thor I
Gender :
Male, Intact
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
04_00333
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Weight loss
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Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Weight loss