A 7-year-old NM Scottish terrier was presented for evaluation of hematuria that had initially responded to cortisone therapy. Urinalysis showed SG of 1.008, mild proteinuria, and hematuria. Survey radiographs were within normal limits.
Case Study
06_00321 Andy T Bladder mass
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Bladder mass
Image Interpretation
The urinary bladder presented a 3.0 cm mass that was deriving from the ventral wall approximately 1.0 cm cranial to the cystourethral junction. The mass at its maximum width measured 3.27 x 2.75 cm. The mass was significantly vascular on power Doppler. The trigone, pelvic urethra and prostate all appeared free of evident pathology.
DX
Bladder mass
Outcome
None
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Bladder – uroliths, neoplasia, bacterial cystitis, polyploid cystitis
Prostate – neoplasia, prostatitis
Kidney – renolith, neoplasia, pyelonephritis
Sampling
None
UA Specific Gravity Range
1.008
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Patient Information
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Clinical Signs
- Hematuria
Images
Clinical Signs
- Hematuria
Urinalysi
- Blood Present
- Protein Present
- Specific Gravity Low