A 9-year-old FS DSH presented with right-sided heart failure and respiratory distress. No further preliminary tests were performed.
A 9-year-old FS DSH presented with right-sided heart failure and respiratory distress. No further preliminary tests were performed.
Case Study
03-00022 Jasper E Right-sided heart failure, hepatic congestion–NEEDS CDX—–
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Passive congestion of the liver secondary to right-sided heart failure.
Image Interpretation
Generalized hepatomegaly with dilated hepatic veins (large arrow) consistent with a passive congestion is seen. The vena cava is also prominent. Anechoic pleural effusion (thin arrow left of the diaphragm) also can be seen (best seen in video 2.)
DX
Generalized hepatomegaly, passive hepatic congestion due to right-sided heart failure
Comments
This case was included to demonstrate an example of passive hepatic congestion even though only a minimal database was obtained.
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Patient Information
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Exam Finding
- Respiratory Distress
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