A 4-year-old NM French Bulldog was presented for evaluation of intermittent sub-acute vomiting. A small intestinal obstructive pattern was noted at the ileocecal region and on survey radiographs.
Case Study
04_00507 Major F Jejunal FB with obstruction
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Foreign body obstruction.
Distal small intestine/ileocecal region with hard shadowing material such as wood or similar.
The distal small intestine revealed slight thickening. Biopsies would be ideal in this case at the time of surgery.
Image Interpretation
The caudal small intestine revealed distinctly shadowing material. This is likely fluid absorbing. The descending colon was unremarkable. Mesenteric lymph node measured 2.36 cm and normal in length x width ratio. The mesenteric lymph node was mildly hypoechoic.
DX
Jejunal foreign body with obstruction
Outcome
None
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Foreign body, intussusception, necrotic enteritis, neoplasia, granuloma
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Clinical Signs
- Vomiting
Images
Clinical Signs
- Vomiting