Left atrial enlargement in a young cat
A vet tech recently rescued this young adult cat from an abandoned home. The previous owner would stop by to feed once weekly. Cat is BAR and acting normal but the rDVM ausculted a cardiac murmur. I am seeing an enlarged left atrium and auricle, markedly increased LA:Ao ratio, and what looks like abnormal mitral valve motion and…
Acute renal failure in a Brussels Griffon
6 year old fs Brussels Griffon presented for 2 day history of vomiting, anorexia, depression No known exposure to toxins PE shows profound depression and moderate dehydration Chem prof showed BUN>180, Creat=9.3, glu=170, TP=8.1, ALB=2.7, Ca=10.9, Na=144, K=5.9, Glob=5.4, P=21.9. Both kidneys show increased cortical thickness and echogenicity-size appears low normal for this size dog…
Renal mineralization vs. renolithiasis
10 year old mn DSH presented for urethral obstruction 3 days ago. Small stones were flushed out of the bladder and stone analysis is pending. Abdominal radiographs abnormal kidney size, shape, and renolithiasis. Abdominal US was done to look for any obstructive renal stones. The left kidney shows multiple, small stones with minor renal pelvic…
SQ Mass and echymosis in a 5 year old Pit Bull
5 year old mn Pit Bull presented to emergency clinic 2 weeks ago for acute onset subcutaneous hematomas and bruising. There was no history of trauma. This dog had no bleeding problems at time of castration or in the years thereafter. Emergency clinic noted prolonged clotting times and treated with vitamin K and plasma.
Renal failure in a 2 year old mn DSH
A 2 year old cat presented in renal failure in March of 2014 with a BUN of 180mg/dl and creatinine of 6.5 mg/dl. He is an indoor cat with no known exposure to toxins. ALB was normal at 4.2 g/dl. He responded to aggressive treatment with hospitalization. He is currently asymptomatic (other than being…
USB quick save for Dicom images on the Logiqe
I did a software and preset reload on my LogiQe and lost my quick save button for Dicom images. I would like to be able to push “P3” to be able to quick save an image or clip in Dicom format. I can’t remember how to set it up in Utilities. I know its under…
True and complex renal cysts in a 9 year old Yorkie
9 year old aysmptomatic MN Yorkshire Terrier presenting for senior wellness exam rDVm saw prominent spleen, prominent liver, and prominent heart on radiographs Normal echo and normal abdominal US exam except for multiple right renal cysts, one with an echogenic center My primary differentials are benign congenital renal cysts, benign acquired renal cysts, potentially infected renal cyst,…
Quality ultrasound machines for a fair price
A local veterinary distributing company is looking for an ultrasound machine manufacturer/distributor to partner with in the sale of ultrasound machines to local members. I am mostly just familiar with portable ultrasound machines and thought I’d ask you, my fellow forum members and specialists, for help.
Lung mass in a couging miniature poodle
8 year old mn miniature poodle. Chronic cough, nonresponsive to antibiotics. Chest radiographs show radio-opacity in the region of the right middle lung lobe. Abdominal ultrasound shows a 3.1cm x 3.4cm round mass adjacent to the right ribcage in the dorsal lung field between the 7th and 8th ribs.
Rising ALT and elevated post bile acids (40) in an asymptomatic patientR/
11 year old FS Boston Terrier with chronically elevated ALT, ALKP, and Post Bile Acids=40 Patient is asymptomatic Abdominal ultrasound shows a small normal liver with some very slight micronodular changes in the left liver and mild splenomegaly with multiple echogenic foci. The portal hilus appears normal as do the adrenal glands. The dog is…