Case Study

03-00174 Mindy D Liver-hematopoietic neoplasm—-RESEARCH ONLY —NO VIDEO—

An 8-year-old FS DSH was presented for anorexia and weight loss. Physical exam revealed pale mucous membranes and an unkempt appearance. Hyperglycemia was present on the blood chemistry profile at 162. The CBC showed a mild leukopenia (WBC 4.97), and neutropenia, as well as a decrease of the hemoglobin at 4.3 and hematocrit at 12.3.

An 8-year-old FS DSH was presented for anorexia and weight loss. Physical exam revealed pale mucous membranes and an unkempt appearance. Hyperglycemia was present on the blood chemistry profile at 162. The CBC showed a mild leukopenia (WBC 4.97), and neutropenia, as well as a decrease of the hemoglobin at 4.3 and hematocrit at 12.3.

DX

Metastatic hematopoietic neoplasm, mild to moderate hepatic lipidosis. Spleen:hematopoietic neoplasm

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Mycoplasma infection (previously known as Hemobartonella.) Hematopoietic neoplasm, evaluate the cat’s FeLV/FIV status. Neoplasia, such as pancreatic adenocarcinoma, lymphoma, other gastrointestinal tumor causing occult blood loss.

Sampling

Fine needle aspirates were obtained from the liver and spleen. The liver aspirates were consistent with metastatic hematopoietic neoplasm and mild to moderate hepatic lipidosis. The spleen was also consistent with hematopoietic neoplasm.