A 15-month-old female spayed toy Poodle dog was presented for evaluation of vomiting and azotemia. Survey radiographs showed right renomegaly. During the dog’s ovariohysterectomy, the pedicle had been dropped.
Case Study
Unilateral hydronephrosis with suspected ureteral stricture in a 1 year old FS Poodle
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Complete hydronephrosis. Proximal ureteral stricture suspected.
Image Interpretation
The left kidney was normal and measured 4.35 cm. The right kidney revealed complete hydronephrosis with echogenic debris. It measured 8.1 cm. The right ureter was dilated to the region approximately 3.0 cm caudal from the right renal pelvis. There was no visible parenchyma remaining in the right kidney.
DX
Unilateral hydronephrosis, suspect proximal ureteral stricture
Outcome
None
Comments
Exploratory surgery with right nephrectomy would be recommended.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Hydronephrosis, renal abscess, congenital kidney disease, obstructive uropathy, acute kidney injury (infectious, toxic, hypoxia).
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Bella H
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
06_00250
Clinical Signs
- Vomiting
Images
Blood Chemistry
- Azotemia
Clinical Signs
- Vomiting