La/AO = CHF
Hello, In an ER setting is it correct to simplify, diagnose CHF on cats if LA/AO considerably high # ( like > 2.5-3) and significant rocket lines ( as for pulmonary edema)? Is it enough? I’m asking because to me it is so much easier to obtain a LA/AO in a cat that is in…
acute hydronephrosis
Hello, This is a 6 years old m/n cat that presented for vomiting, lethargy. This cat has muscle and weight loss that appears to be chronic Bloodwork revealed mild inflamatory leukogram and hypokalemia. Albumin was in low normal AUS revealed possible pancreatitis and hydronephrosis on RK. I can still see parenchima and good flow…
feline UB mass
– 5 yr old FS DSH with two month history of hematuria – apical urinary mass found on U/S; trigone and proxiaml urethra normal – spleen diffusely, moderately enlarged with a subtle micronodular pattern (extramedullary hematopoeisis vs diffuse neoplasia); FNA recommended This cat is too young TCC so possible lymphoma, other?
Odd PV in a cat
– 4 month FS DSH from a shelter with a history of on and off anorexia – presented with fever and anorexia and tongue ulceration (suspect calici) – abdominal u/s showed enlarged jejunal and medial iliacl LN’s’ – every thing else normal except for an enlarged and tortuous PV with high velocity flow – I…
Enlarged PV in a kitten
– 5 month old shelter kitten with a history of “poor-doing” at the sheleter – presented for fever, intermittent anorexia and tongue ulcers (suspect calici) – abdominal ultrasound unremarkabel except for enlarged jejunal and medial iliac LN’s and a very large PV – the PV appears to be tortuous with a high velocity flow –…
Liver Fine Needle Aspirate
Hello, I’ve had 3 Livers USG- FNB nondiagnostic. All cats with diffuse Hyperechoic liver that I’ve suspected Hep. Lipidosis vs Lymphoma/other. I do look at microscope to assure samples good enough to send. All these samples have only blood on it with very few to no hepatocytes. I’m using a 23 G 1.5 inch attached…
Liver Fine Needle Aspirate
Hello, I’ve had 3 Livers USG- FNB nondiagnostic. All cats with diffuse Hyperechoic liver that I’ve suspected Hep. Lipidosis vs Lymphoma/other. I do look at microscope to assure samples good enough to send. All these samples have only blood on it with very few to no hepatocytes. I’m using a 23 G 1.5 inch attached…
Ovarian Remnant
– 7 year old FS Australian Cattle dog (same as last liver post but different problem) – being worked up for elevated liver enzymes – was spayed several years ago – owner in passing mentions that pet has been having what looks like heat cycles every 6 months for quite a while but has not…
Ovarian Remnant
– 7 year old FS Australian Cattle dog (same as last liver post but different problem) – being worked up for elevated liver enzymes – was spayed several years ago – owner in passing mentions that pet has been having what looks like heat cycles every 6 months for quite a while but has not…