Skip to content

Granulomatous hepatitis and splenitis due to histoplasmosis in a 9 year old MN DSH cat

Case Study

Granulomatous hepatitis and splenitis due to histoplasmosis in a 9 year old MN DSH cat

A 9-year-old NM DSH with a history of lethargy and poor appetite was presented for evaluation of pyrexia that was non-responsive to antibiotics. 

A 9-year-old NM DSH with a history of lethargy and poor appetite was presented for evaluation of pyrexia that was non-responsive to antibiotics. 

Image Interpretation

The liver is of normal size and echogenicity. The spleen is enlarged and has a miliary pattern of hypoechoic micronodules. The spleen and liver were were aspirated.

DX

Granulomatous hepatitis and splenitis due to histoplasmosis.

Outcome

None

Comments

Case courtesy of Marty Henderson, DVM – SonoVet, Inc.

 

 

 

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Neoplasia, fungal disease, FIP, mycobacterial infection, immune-mediated disease

Sampling

FNA were consistent with granulomatous hepatitis and splenitis due to histoplasmosis.

Patient Information

Patient Name : Nike Fransik
Gender : Male, Neutered
Species : Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 08_00126

Clinical Signs

  • Anorexia
  • Fever
  • Lethargy

Images

3_4_00000027985

Clinical Signs

  • Anorexia
  • Fever
  • Lethargy