03-00393 Zeus R Carcinomatosis—NEED SDX—-

Case Study

Case Study

03-00393 Zeus R Carcinomatosis—NEED SDX—-

A 7-year-old male Pit bull terrier was presented for evaluation of anorexia and weight loss. The only abnormality on physical examination was ascites. CBC and serum biochemistry were within reference range.

A 7-year-old male Pit bull terrier was presented for evaluation of anorexia and weight loss. The only abnormality on physical examination was ascites. CBC and serum biochemistry were within reference range.

Image Interpretation

Liver presented mild heterogeneous changes. The gallbladder was unremarkable. The abdomen presented moderate amount of free fluid. Mesentery was bunched in the cranial abdomen.

DX

Carcinomatosis

Outcome

None

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Ascites – modified transudate (neoplasia, heart disease, portal hypertension), exudate (bile, urine, neoplasia)
Pericardial effusion

Sampling

Cytology from abdominocentesis and cytospin slide prep revealed carcinomatosis.

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Patient Information

Gender : Male, Intact
Species : Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound

Clinical Signs

  • Anorexia
  • Weight loss

Exam Finding

  • Ascites

Images

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Clinical Signs

  • Anorexia
  • Weight loss