Bilateral adrenal masses in a 16 year old FS Cockapoo
This is a 16 year old, FS, Cockapoo with elevated cortisol levels on a LDDT, isosthenuria, urine protein to creatinine ratio>3.0, ALT=165.The dog is currently on amlodipine and enalapril for systemic hypertension. Abdominal ultrasound shows bilateral adrenal gland masses, splenic hilar thrombus, multiple, bilateral, renal cortical cysts, and heterogeneous hepatic parenchyma. The left adrenal gland…
Renal urolithiasis vs. dystrophic mineralization
11 year old FS DSH with history of weight loss, chronic intermittent vomiting, and renal disease. Recent episode of UTI being treated with Convenia. Abdominal US showed a slightly increased small intestinal muscularis to mucosal ratio and mildly reactive colic lymph nodes consistent with IBD or early LSA. The caudal half of the left…
Renal urolithiasis vs. dystrophic mineralization
11 year old FS DSH with history of weight loss, chronic intermittent vomiting, and renal disease. Recent episode of UTI being treated with Convenia. Abdominal US showed a slightly increased small intestinal muscularis to mucosal ratio and mildly reactive colic lymph nodes consistent with IBD or early LSA. The caudal half of the left…
To Mucocele or Not to Mucocele
13 year old Fox terrier presented most recently for anorexia and weight loss Had IMHA some years back that resolved on prednisone therapy which was eventually discontinued Presented some months back for pemphigus foliaceus around the lips which resolved on Doxycycline and Niacinamide therapy. All meds were discontinued but anorexia persists Chemistry profile shows new…
To Mucocele or Not to Mucocele
13 year old Fox terrier presented most recently for anorexia and weight loss Had IMHA some years back that resolved on prednisone therapy which was eventually discontinued Presented some months back for pemphigus foliaceus around the lips which resolved on Doxycycline and Niacinamide therapy. All meds were discontinued but anorexia persists Chemistry profile shows new…
Hypoechoic splenic lesion in a 13 year old Rough Collie with chronic diarrhea
13 year old mn Rough Collie with polyuria-polydipsia and chronic diarrhea nonresponsive to budesonide Chem prof shows elevated ALKP, CBC shows a moderate anemia Abdominal US of the GI shows normal GI wall layering and thickness with no inflammation and no enlarged or reactive lymph nodes. The liver is also unremarkable. Within the splenic capsule,…
Hypoechoic splenic lesion in a 13 year old Rough Collie with chronic diarrhea
13 year old mn Rough Collie with polyuria-polydipsia and chronic diarrhea nonresponsive to budesonide Chem prof shows elevated ALKP, CBC shows a moderate anemia Abdominal US of the GI shows normal GI wall layering and thickness with no inflammation and no enlarged or reactive lymph nodes. The liver is also unremarkable. Within the splenic capsule,…
Bloody discharge in an 8 year old MN English Bulldog
8 year old mn English Bulldog presented for bloody discharge from the penis. The patient has no dysuria and no tenemus. Urinary tract ultrasound shows normal kidneys and bladder and normal MILN.
Bloody discharge in an 8 year old MN English Bulldog
8 year old mn English Bulldog presented for bloody discharge from the penis. The patient has no dysuria and no tenemus. Urinary tract ultrasound shows normal kidneys and bladder and normal MILN.
Deep cystic abdominal mass in a 13 year old Springer Spaniel X
13 year old MN Springer Spaniel mix presented for several months duration of ADR: shaking, acting painful Abdominal radiographs show a possible abdominal mass Abdominal ultrasound shows a coalescing cystic mass at the juncture of the abdominal aortal and cranial mesenteric artery, a hypoechoic mass deep to the major vessesl, multiple bilateral renal cortical cysts,…