A 12-year-old SF German Shorthaired Pointer dog was presented for evaluation of weight loss and poor appetite.
A 12-year-old SF German Shorthaired Pointer dog was presented for evaluation of weight loss and poor appetite.
Case Study
Renal mass in a 12 year old FS German Shorthaired Pointer
DX
Renal mass
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Mixed echoic mass in the cranial pole of the left kidney. Suspect hemangiosarcoma or similar. Abscessation is also possible.
Image Interpretation
The right kidney appeared largely normal with minor degenerative changes. The left kidney revealed a mixed echoic mass arising from the cranial pole which appeared to overlie the caudal aspect of the pancreatic limb adjacent to the spleen. A small amount of free fluid was noted between the kidney and mass. The patient was painful upon imaging of this region.
Outcome
The owner is considering surgery.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Disease of the liver, gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, kidney, spleen, heart, or brain. Neoplasia.
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Darla D
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
06_00111
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Weight loss
History
- Decreased appetite
- Weight Loss
Images
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Weight loss