Heart Based Tumor

Case ReportThat’s the case of a 9 year old Hovawart dog with a heart base tumor. The tumor did not cause any clinical issues and was an incidental finding. The still image and video demonstrate a left cranial parasternal view. There is a large homogenous mass is attached to the caudal aspect of the aorta.

March 12, 2013

GI Foreign Body

Guess The GI Foreign Body Part 2 This month we provide more GI foreign bodies for your sonographic entertainment. Guess the gastrointestinal foreign body!…Revisited… Similar to last month, I give you the sonogram and brief history and you guess the foreign body that is present. Don’t scroll down until you think you know what the…

March 6, 2013

Bowel Infarction

Spontaneous Bowel Infarction in a Golden Retriever History: This 7-year-old MN Golden Retriever presented for anorexia of sudden onset. The physical exam revealed fever of unknown origin, tacky mucosal membranes, and focal splinting abdominal pain cranial to the urinary bladder. The CBC revealed mild/moderate neutrophilic leukocytosis (23,000 wbc/hpf). Chemistry panel and urinalysis were uneventful.

February 27, 2013

Feline Splenic Plasmacytoma

Feline Splenic Plasmacytoma. Images by Marty Henderson DVM (Sonovet.us) “Checkers” History (Henderson): A 10-year-old MN DLH cat presented for vomiting, depression, weakness, and “not quite himself.” Clinical exam findings were uneventful. The complete blood count revealed anemia (PCV 16% – 3+ anisocytosis, 2+ polychromasia, 2+ rouleaux present), neutropenia 1659 (n 2500-8500) and lymphocytopenia 273 (n…

Hepatocutaneous Syndrome

Jasmine Yorkshire Terrier with Hepatocutaneous Syndrome. Imaged by Andi Parkinsnon, RDMS, Intrapet Imaging, Baltimore Maryland. Intrapet.com.

Cholelithiasis & Post-Hepatic Obstruction

Cholelithiasis & Post-Hepatic Obstruction In A Dog. By Dr. Johanna Frank (DACVIM) of New Jersey Mobile Associates

Splenic Torsion

Splenic torsion in a dog. Sonogram by Andi Parkinson RDMA of Intrapet Imaging, Baltimore, MD, USA. Case evaluation & interpretation by “Team SonoPath.” Sonogram (Spleen): “Popeye”

Transmural Enteritis & Peritonitis

Transmural Enteritis & Peritonitis in a Cat Images obtained by Andi Parkinson RVT, RDMS (Intrapet Diagnostics, Baltimore, MD, USA). Ultrasound and case interpretation by Eric Lindquist DMV (Italy), DABVP (SonoPath.com). History: A 14-year-old MN DLH cat presented for anorexia, lethargy, and “not doing right.” The physical exam revealed depression, dehydration, and hypothermia.

Cardiac Hemangiosarcoma & Tamponade

Cardiac Hemangiosarcoma & Tamponade. 6-month quality survival with adriamycin and pericardial drainage. Lindquist (DABVP) & Nicolas (RDMS) of New Jersey Mobile, Ryan Epple DVM of Harmony AH, Philippsburgh, NJ, USA. Sonogram (Cardiac): “Hawthorne”

Aortic Body Tumor, Mitral Insufficiency, Pulmonary Hypertension

Aortic Body Tumor, Severe Mitral Insufficiency, Severe Pulmonary Hypertension. Sono-Pathology; 3 For 1 Deal. Case presentation, echocardiogram performed by Eric Lindquist DMV (Italy), DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice). Founder SonoPath.com, Manager New Jersey Mobile Associates, Sparta, NJ, USA. Assessment & Tx recommendations by Dr. Peter Modler, Dipl.-Tzt. Dr.med.vet., FTA für Kleintiere (Small Animal Specialist, Austria).