A 12 year-old NM DSH was presented for evaluation of lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, and a bloated abdomen. CBC was normal whereas serum biochemistry showed elevated creatinine and total proteins.
Case Study
11-00061 Sami Q Carcinomatosis—–NEED SL—-
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Carcinomatosis type presentation. FNA were performed upon the hypoechoic liver nodules???? and omental nodule without complication.
Image Interpretation
Coalescing omentum was noted in the region of the pancreas. This is strongly suggestive for pancreatic carcinomatosis or similar neoplasia.
A moderate amount of ascites was noted throughout the abdomen. The mesentery throughout the cranial abdomen revealed nodular changes.
DX
Carcinomatosis
Outcome
None
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Neoplasia
GIT – IBD, neoplasia, foreign body
Peritonitis – FIP, bacterial, urine
Sampling
Liver nodule
Omental nodule
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Patient Information
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Clinical Signs
- Abdominal Distension
- Anorexia
- Lethargy
- Vomiting
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Blood Chemistry
- Creatinine, High
- Total Protein, High
Clinical Signs
- Abdominal Distension
- Anorexia
- Lethargy
- Vomiting