04_00452 Jynx K Intestinal FB and IBD

Case Study

04_00452 Jynx K Intestinal FB and IBD

An 11-year-old NM DSH was presented for evaluation of weight loss and intermittent vomiting.

An 11-year-old NM DSH was presented for evaluation of weight loss and intermittent vomiting.

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

Diffuse IBD gastrointestinal pattern with focal intestinal wall thickening and foreign structure. There is a strong potential for underlying intestinal mural neoplasia along with foreign matter. Intraoperative ultrasound and resection and anastamosis would be ideal. There was a minor obstructive pattern. If the surgeon is to perform resection and anastamosis without ultrasound-guidance then at least 5 cm of small bowel should be removed proximal to and distal from the focal mural thickening within the bowel, which measures approximately 1.5 cm in width. This extends for approximately 2.0 cm. Slight hyperechoic focus was noted within the lumen and would suggest foreign matter. However, it is likely that the foreign matter is not the primary issue. Underlying histopathology is very important in this case as underlying lymphoma or focal carcinoma is possible or complicated inflammatory bowel.

Image Interpretation

The gastrointestinal tract revealed a diffuse muscularis thickening with a 1:1 ratio with increased submucosal echogenicity and a focal, 1.5 cm linear type foreign body noted embedded within the thickened portion of small intestine. This measured approximately 1.0 cm. Resection of this portion of bowel along with removal of the focal foreign structure is recommended. Minor focal accumulation was noted within the small intestine. It appears that the portion of bowel is corrugated around the foreign body.

DX

Intestinal FB and IBD

Outcome

None

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

GIT – IBD, dietary hypersensitivity, neoplasia, foreign body, ulceration, granulomatous enteritis, helminths
Hyperthyroidism
Pancreas – chronic pancreatitis, neoplasia

Sampling

None

Patient Information

Gender : Male, Neutered
Species : Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete

Clinical Signs

  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss

Images

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Clinical Signs

  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss