The patient is a 7 year old, spayed female ferret which presented for weight loss and a palpable abdominal mass.
The patient is a 7 year old, spayed female ferret which presented for weight loss and a palpable abdominal mass.
Case Study
Pancreatic mass in a 7 year old FS ferret
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Multiple pancreatic masses with probable hepatic metastatic disease. Concurrent splenic mass.
Multicentric neoplasia is suspected.
Image Interpretation
The liver was coarse in architecture with increased portal markings. Micronodular changes were noted and may represent metastatic disease. Multiple pancreatic masses were noted with complex, mixed, nodular changes and expansive contour. A left medial liver mass was also noted with similar echogenicity as that of the pancreatic masses. The spleen presented a mass with target type appearance measuring 1.45 x 1.0 cm. Generalized splenic enlargement was also noted.
DX
Multicentric neoplasia is likely.
Outcome
None
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Lymphoma, splenic mass, liver mass, adrenal mass or other neoplasia.
Sampling
FNA of the splenic nodule, liver nodule and pancreatic mass were recommended for further definition. However, no aspirates were taken.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Billy W
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Species :
Exotic
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
05_00151
Clinical Signs
- Palpable Mass
- Weight loss
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Clinical Signs
- Palpable Mass
- Weight loss