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Adrenal Mass with Left Phrenic Invasion in a 10 year old FS Yorkie mix

Case Study

Adrenal Mass with Left Phrenic Invasion in a 10 year old FS Yorkie mix

This 10 year old FS Yorkie mix presented with a history of lethargy; while still eating, urinating and deficating normally. She then began shaking, the abdomen became distended and she stopped eating or drinking.

UA- isothenuria and proteinuria. 3 small bladder stones were collected when obtaining UA and 4dx negative. SDMA 16, BUN 37, CREAT 1.6, Phos 7.3, CA 12, NA/K 27, ALB 2.6, ALT 531, ALKP 4087, GGT 82, AMY 1882 and LIP 3501.

This 10 year old FS Yorkie mix presented with a history of lethargy; while still eating, urinating and deficating normally. She then began shaking, the abdomen became distended and she stopped eating or drinking.

UA- isothenuria and proteinuria. 3 small bladder stones were collected when obtaining UA and 4dx negative. SDMA 16, BUN 37, CREAT 1.6, Phos 7.3, CA 12, NA/K 27, ALB 2.6, ALT 531, ALKP 4087, GGT 82, AMY 1882 and LIP 3501.

 

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

carcinoma vs. pheochromocytoma

Image Interpretation

The left adrenal gland revealed a mixed hypoechoic expansive mass measuring 2.54 cm x 1.57 cm with phrenic vein and caval invasion.

DX

Invasive left adrenal tumor

Outcome

The left adrenal gland appeared to be resectable with carcinoma vs. pheochromocytoma as the primary differentials. No obvious evidence of metastatic disease was noted.
Urine catecholamine testing along with serial blood pressures, surgical consultation and 3-view thoracic radiographs were recommended.

Comments

The patient was on prednisone for skin allergies and paw chewing.

Patient Information

Patient Name : Molly Friedman
Gender : Female, Spayed
Species : Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Code : 07_00193

Clinical Signs

  • Abdominal Distension
  • Anorexia
  • Decreased Drinking
  • Shaking

History

  • Allergies

Exam Finding

  • Abdominal Distension

Images

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Blood Chemistry

  • Albumin, Low
  • Alkaline Phosphatase (SAP), High
  • ALT (SGPT), High
  • Amylase, High
  • BUN high
  • Calcium, High
  • Creatinine, High
  • Elevated Liver Enzymes
  • Glucose, High
  • Lipase, High
  • Phosphorus, High
  • Sodium/Potassium ratio, Low

Clinical Signs

  • Abdominal Distension
  • Anorexia
  • Decreased Drinking
  • Shaking

Special Testing

  • 4Dx Negative

Urinalysi

  • Isosthenuria Present
  • Protein Present