Gastric Neoplasia
– 6 1/2 yr old, MN Newfoundland presented for anorexia and vomiting over a few days – bloodwork and survey rads unremarkable – marked weight loss noted even at 120lbs (scanned this big boy on the floor) – u/s showed a focal region of hypoechoic gastric wall thickening with loss of normal wall layering and…
umbilical hernia?
This is a 4 year old FS poodle came for an abdominal US for other reasons. There is a 1cm lump in ventral midline, firm. Apparently appeared after spaying 4 years ago. never mentioned until now. FNA: adipose tissue, lipoma. Are these videos suggestive of a peduncular fat tissue communicating lump and goingo into abd…
Pancreatitis and distended GB
– 7 year old MN Sheltie acute onset vomiting and diarrhea – bloodwork showed mild elevation ALT, elevated ALP, GGT and bilirubin – positive SNAP cPLI – scan performed after 48hrs IV fluids, cerenia, famotidine, sulcrate, antibiotics and ursodiol – hypoechoic right and left limb of the pancreas with hyperechoic surrounding fat; pain over the…
PSS?
2 year old FS mini maltese. Weighs 1.4kg No PSS symptomathology. Do these videos show any suggestive PSS? (sagittal and transverse palnes). Apologies for small doppler window. Liver does appear small. Other than that, all appears normal. Thanks for any input.
gastric/pancreatic neoplasiavs inflammation
This patient is an 11y old MN, Jack Russell presented for chronic vomiting (over weeks months, did not used to be daily) which is now getting worse (acute-daily) with weight loss and lethargy and anorexia. Biochemistry: moderately increased liver enzymes, ALP and ALT, normla TBil, mild azotemia (BUN 35 and CRE 1.6, max 25 and…
FNA
I saw the thread on FNA and had to tell you about a horrible day I had today. 1st time this has happened to me. Rosebud was a 14 year old cocker that I did an ultrasound on today. I am posting the cine of the spleen. She was one of my favorite Cocker Spaniels….
FNA technique
Hi, where can I find some review on appropriate techniques for FNA? I find it particularly difficult when the probe is sunk in the abdominal wall in order to reach the target. And the angle is sometimes a problem with a curved array probe. I would like to review my technique. Thanks.
Gastric Pathology?
Lucy is a 10 1/2 year old DSH with a recent history of mild weight loss and intermittent vomiting (last 2-3 months). Maybe vomits 2 times per week. Appetitie is good and no history of loose stools. Lab work totally normal includis a SPECfPL. I did an ultraound on Lucy. Was not an easy ultrasound….
Doberman with CVD
– 9 year old FS Doberman (approx 100lbs) presented to rDVM due to 3 day history of night time coughing; new grade 3/6 systolic heart murmur – chest rads consistent with CHF; ECG tachycardia with no arrhythmias seen – Echo was a little unusual on m-mode as the IVS was contracting well and the PW…
abnormal ICCJ in cat and ureteric obstruction
This is a 14 y old FN DSH feline with history of fecal vomiting for the past few days and constipation.