A 3-year-old SF Dachshund that had developed a small lump midline after being spayed at 6 months of age was presented for evaluation of the lump growing larger and firmer.
Case Study
11_00056 Cleo L Umbilical hernia
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Umbilical or body wall hernia at midline. This is surgically rectifiable with debridement and closure of the body wall at the linea alba.
Image Interpretation
A small umbilical hernia was noted in this patient with extrusion of approximately 1.5 x 1.0 cm of fat. Minor body wall irregularity was noted. The hernia measured approximately 0.5 cm in width. Minor inflammatory pattern was noted associated with the hernia and minor fluid accumulation.
DX
Umbilical hernia
Outcome
None
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Hernia, granuloma, abscess
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Clinical Signs
- Palpable Mass
Images
Clinical Signs
- Palpable Mass