Ureteral calculi with hydronephrosis in the right kidney in a 8 year old FS DSH cat

Case Study

Ureteral calculi with hydronephrosis in the right kidney in a 8 year old FS DSH cat

This 8 year old FS DSH cat has a history of lily toxicity. Presented with hematuria and azotemia.

 

Image Interpretation

The left kidney presented severe dystrophic changes with cortical collapse owing to infarct and an interstitial nephrosis pattern. Pelvic calculus was noted in the left kidney and measured 3.8 cm. The right kidney revealed severe dystrophic changes, pelvic calculi and loss of corticomedullary definition. Multiple calculi were noted in the right ureter. One calculus was noted in the right proximal ureter and measured 0.24 cm. The right ureter measured approximately 0.3 cm. The right kidney presented moderate to severe hydronephrosis measuring 2.0 cm with cortical infarcts.  The adrenal glands appeared normal in size with focal areas of mineralization

DX

Ureteral calculi with hydronephrosis in the right kidney. Cortical infarcts and remodeling in both kidneys.

Outcome

Ideally in this patient SUB placement would be performed with interventional radiology to decompress the right kidney and save renal function. However, subjectively both kidneys are significantly compromised. Guarded prognosis. Blood pressure measurements and urine culture are indicated.

Patient Information

Gender : Female, Spayed
Species : Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Code : 06_00368

Clinical Signs

  • Hematuria

History

  • Lily Toxicity

Blood Chemistry

  • Azotemia

Clinical Signs

  • Hematuria

Urinalysi

  • Blood Present