Left Atrial Changes
An echocardiogram on a 13-year-old Canine, 46# (20.8 kg) history of coughing and grade 2/6 systolic heart murmur previously heard. No coughing and no murmur (two doctors auscultated) were heard at the time of echo exam(s). Radiographs: Reviewed by a radiologist that interpreted as left atrial enlargement and generalized cardiomegaly. I have examined this dog…
HW treatment, Mitral Valve Disease, and Sinus Bradycardia
Examined a 9 YO, 53# (24Kg) German Shepherd currently receiving Immiticide therapy for HW. Has been treated before as well. Discovered Grade 2-3/6 systolic murmur that has recently been detected. Rads reveal normal to mild increase LA and mild interstitial markings probably from old HW disease Echo findings: Most consistent with MV Disease
Prominent Duodenal Papilla
Abdominal US on a 12 YO Feline (Oriental Shorthair) with vomiting and weight loss. Current weight is 6.5#. Radiographs reveal suspected Stones in Common Bile Duct (Choledocholiths). Lab work: Hyperglobulinemia (6.1) Albumin low normal (2.5) A:G = 0.4 Mild increase BUN (37) Normal Creat CBC- Leukocytosis (24,000) with a monocytosis and eosinophilia There is no…
Prominent Duodenal Papilla
Abdominal US on a 12 YO Feline (Oriental Shorthair) with vomiting and weight loss. Current weight is 6.5#. Radiographs reveal suspected Stones in Common Bile Duct (Choledocholiths). Lab work: Hyperglobulinemia (6.1) Albumin low normal (2.5) A:G = 0.4 Mild increase BUN (37) Normal Creat CBC- Leukocytosis (24,000) with a monocytosis and eosinophilia There is no…
Pyolrus area in Hypercalcemia Patient
I have been trying to track down the cause of hypercalcemia in a 10 YO MN terrier mix. Patient vomits regularly. Pretty much ruled out primary hyperthyroidism, spurious, Addisons, Renal, Idiopathic. Still considering granulomatous, Osteolytic, and neoplasia. Have not measured Vitamin D levels, but may do that if no where else to go.
Systemic Mycosis with acute renal failure
This is my first post, so I thought I would get my feet wet with a recent patient I imaged. This is a 2 YO MN anorexic, lethargic, German Shepherd exhibiting acute renal failure and the following labs: Azotemia (BUN >130; Creat 9.9) USG=1.012 Hyperblilrubinemia Leukocytosis (52,000) rDVM was treating for UTI and possible lepto…