Thin renal cortices
Hi all, Is anyone aware in the literature if cortical thickness has been linked to GFR in dogs and cats? In humans, it seems it is….
Severe cystitis and reblocking in a 3.5 year old MN DLH
Hi All, Dr. Hylands discussed eosinophilic cystitis at the Sonopath Clean Up lab in December, but I can’t recall exactly what his thoughts were.
Severe cystitis and reblocking in a 3.5 year old MN DLH
Hi All, Dr. Hylands discussed eosinophilic cystitis at the Sonopath Clean Up lab in December, but I can’t recall exactly what his thoughts were. 6 year old MN Maine Coon cat, blocked Sunday this week. I saw him in GP but sent him to the EC for unblocking (as it was sunday and we were…
Hepatic venous gas (I think)
12 yo MN lab mix, 80 lbs No clinical signs Mildly elevated but increasing liver values (ALP 398, ALT 180, GGT slightly elevated, normal bili). U/s shows slightly hyperechoic liver. After sedation, noted hepatic air bubbles. I thought at first it was biliary sludge but then saw them moving rapidly through the veins. I suspect…
Indistinct gall bladder in a 16 year old cat with suspected triaditis
16 yo mn dsh cat hx of inappetance and weight loss full stomach on scan (not told to fast and obv didn’t) with blade of grass or something foreign in pylorus (nonobstructive) ultrasound otherwise suggests triaditis/occult neoplasia (mast cell/lymphoma Labs show mild anemia 31%
Hyper/hypoechoic striations in renal cortex
7 year old MN mixed breed dog with a hx of mild elevated liver values, owner wishing to be proactive with u/s. Labwork otherwise normal. No clinical signs. Labwork was run to prepare for dental COHAT. U/s was basically NSF. In both kidneys, there were subtle peripheral cortical striations which were both hyper and hypoechoic…
Duodenal mucosal hyperechogenicity in an asymptomatic dog
Signalment: 10 yo FS corgi Hx: long hx of lupoid dermatitis controlled with prednisone. Severe flare ups if off prednisone Reason for scan: Owner reports increased PU/PD. Labwork shows ALP>1000, UPC 1.5. rDVM wanting to rule out other causes of proteinuria, and increase in clinical symptoms (dog has been on pred and exhibiting these side…
Charging for the “oh can you take a quick peek at…”
Hi all – I’m wondering how everyone charges for the “quick peeks.” A few examples: 1) Splenic mass and hemoabdomen – I usually look at the right atrium during the met check. This only takes a few minutes, but should I be charging? I’m assuming you guys don’t charge a full second cavity…or do you?
Biopsy/FNA guides on the Mindray probes
Has anyone used the probe guide attachments for FNAs? I have near-field double vision, which makes lining up the probe and the needle fairly challenging. I’m willing to shell out the $360 to get the attachment, but can’t tell how it works, or if it is likely to make my life easier. 99% of what…
Deep liver FNA tips
Hi all – Does anyone have any tips for those small liver and/or deep liver lesions in large deep chested dogs that are just hard to hit with a needle? If I’m intercostal, I’m struggling with rib shadowing and sometimes lung shadows as the animal takes a deep breath. If I’m subxiphoid, I’m standing on…