Looking for the lung lesions
9 yr old FS DSH presented for anorexia Chest radiographs showed an alveolar pattern in both cranial lung fields and the caudal right lung field Radiology report indicated pneumonia as the most likely differential and neoplasia less likely The patient was started on Zenequin and later prednisone FNA’s of the lung lesions were requested I…
Looking for the lung lesions
9 yr old FS DSH presented for anorexia Chest radiographs showed an alveolar pattern in both cranial lung fields and the caudal right lung field Radiology report indicated pneumonia as the most likely differential and neoplasia less likely The patient was started on Zenequin and later prednisone FNA’s of the lung lesions were requested I…
Thickened bladder wall with irregular mucosa in a 7 year old mn Puggle
7 year old mn Puggle presented for hematuria seen at the end of micturition. Urinlalysis showed hematuria, proteinuria, USG=1.044, no bacteria seen. Urinary tract ultrasound shows a diffusely thickened bladder wall with irregular mucosa, shadowing, gravity-dependent echogenic sediment (or small stones), and swirling intraluminal content. Echogenic foci are also present throughout the bladder lumen. 1mg/kg…
Thickened bladder wall with irregular mucosa in a 7 year old mn Puggle
7 year old mn Puggle presented for hematuria seen at the end of micturition. Urinlalysis showed hematuria, proteinuria, USG=1.044, no bacteria seen. Urinary tract ultrasound shows a diffusely thickened bladder wall with irregular mucosa, shadowing, gravity-dependent echogenic sediment (or small stones), and swirling intraluminal content. Echogenic foci are also present throughout the bladder lumen. 1mg/kg…
Pancreatitis with cysts and duct dilation in a cat
16 yr old FS DSH presenting for anorexia, weight loss, elevated ALT>1000, elevated TBil (0.6). Is on methimazole for hyperthyroidism but not well controlled right now, and hypoallergenic desensitization therapy. Cat had an episode of cholangiohepatitis 2 and 1/2 years ago (coarse liver parenchyma and dilated pancreatic duct) that responded to medical management but this…
Pancreatitis with cysts and duct dilation in a cat
16 yr old FS DSH presenting for anorexia, weight loss, elevated ALT>1000, elevated TBil (0.6). Is on methimazole for hyperthyroidism but not well controlled right now, and hypoallergenic desensitization therapy. Cat had an episode of cholangiohepatitis 2 and 1/2 years ago (coarse liver parenchyma and dilated pancreatic duct) that responded to medical management but this…
Pancreatitis with cysts and duct dilation in a cat
16 yr old FS DSH presenting for anorexia, weight loss, elevated ALT>1000, elevated TBil (0.6). Is on methimazole for hyperthyroidism but not well controlled right now, and hypoallergenic desensitization therapy. Cat had an episode of cholangiohepatitis 2 and 1/2 years ago (coarse liver parenchyma and dilated pancreatic duct) that responded to medical management but this…
Pancreatic/duodenal wall cyst in an 11 year old FS Shihtzu
11 year old FS Shihtzu with an elevated ALKP=800’s found on routine annual bloodwork The patient is asymptomatic Abdominal US shows a 1.14cm x 0.65cm anechoic cyst in the pancreas but also in close association with the duodenal wall. Minor bilateral renal mineralization is present. The liver and gallbladder both appear normal. In some views,…
Pancreatic/duodenal wall cyst in an 11 year old FS Shihtzu
11 year old FS Shihtzu with an elevated ALKP=800’s found on routine annual bloodwork The patient is asymptomatic Abdominal US shows a 1.14cm x 0.65cm anechoic cyst in the pancreas but also in close association with the duodenal wall. Minor bilateral renal mineralization is present. The liver and gallbladder both appear normal. In some views,…
3 week post-op cystotomy in a cat
12 year old mn cat had a cystotomy performed 3-4 weeks ago as the rDVM suspected stones based upon radiographs. Upon opening the bladder, instead of stones, he found lots of calcium oxalate sand. Since the surgery, the cat continues to have problems with stranguria, dysuria, and urinating outside the box. Urine culture was positive…