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03_00212 Bailey D Lymphoma liver and spleen

Case Study

03_00212 Bailey D Lymphoma liver and spleen

A 12-year-old MN Golden Retriever with history of arthritis currently on Previcox and Glucosamine, was presented for dyspnea. On physical examination the patient was laterally recumbent and the abdomen was tense on palpation. Radiographs showed a possible foreign body in the stomach.

A 12-year-old MN Golden Retriever with history of arthritis currently on Previcox and Glucosamine, was presented for dyspnea. On physical examination the patient was laterally recumbent and the abdomen was tense on palpation. Radiographs showed a possible foreign body in the stomach.

DX

FNAs of both the spleen and liver were consistent with lymphoma.

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

Aggressive infiltrative splenic and hepatic pattern. This is consistent with lymphoma or round cell neoplasia.

Image Interpretation

The liver and spleen in this patient presented diffuse, micronodular “honeycomb” type appearance with microcystic changes and multiple, small, enlarged target lesions. Fine-needle aspirates were performed. Periportal lymphadenopathy was also noted.

Outcome

The patient was treated with Benadryl, Dexamethasone SP, and Prednisone. The Madison Wisconsin protocol was recommended. The patient received one dose of Vincristine and was discharged with metronidazole and Pepcid but died at home 24 hours later.

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

GIT – torsion, obstruction (foreign body/neoplasia), intestinal perforation Peritonitis Liver – hepatitis, neoplasia

Sampling

US-guided FNAs of both the liver and spleen revealed lymphoma.

Patient Information

Gender : Male, Neutered
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete

Clinical Signs

  • Dyspnea

History

  • Arthritis

Exam Finding

  • Abdominal Pain

Images

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Clinical Signs

  • Dyspnea