04_00462 Bailey B Jejunal FB

Case Study

04_00462 Bailey B Jejunal FB

A 9-year-old NM Labradoodle with a history of eating a cat toy was presented for evaluation of acute vomiting.

A 9-year-old NM Labradoodle with a history of eating a cat toy was presented for evaluation of acute vomiting.

 

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

Distal small intestinal foreign body with obstructive pattern. Soft fabric type material is suspected.

Image Interpretation

The stomach was dilated with fluid. This continued into an obstructive pattern throughout the upper small intestine with regional inflammation that was associated with variable bowel thickening. Distal small intestinal foreign body was noted and measured 4.57 cm with progressive shadowing. Mural intestinal wall thickening was noted. Gastrointestinal biopsies are recommended at the time of surgery. Chronic inflammatory disease is suspected with minor potential intestinal lymphoma.

DX

Small intestinal foreign body with inflammatory pattern

Outcome

None

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

GIT – non-specific gastritis (viral, bacterial, toxins, diet), foreign body, neoplasia, ulceration, dietary hypersensitivity
Pancreas – pancreatitis, neoplasia

Sampling

None

Patient Information

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

Clinical Signs

  • Concern for FB Ingestion
  • Vomiting

Images

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Clinical Signs

  • Concern for FB Ingestion
  • Vomiting