The patient is a feline DSH, NM, 8 years. Patient weighed 11.8 lbs. Patient had a history of anorexia for 2 days with vomiting and possible ingestion of an artificial house plant. Blood work is currently pending.
The patient is a feline DSH, NM, 8 years. Patient weighed 11.8 lbs. Patient had a history of anorexia for 2 days with vomiting and possible ingestion of an artificial house plant. Blood work is currently pending.
Case Study
04-00324 Mr. Miyagi P Jejunal foreign body———-WAS THERE A FB?——–
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Foreign object within the jejunum. Thickened sub-mucosal layer throughout the remainder of the small intestine – suspect underlying inflammatory disease.
Image Interpretation
Examination of the gastrointestinal tract revealed a suspected foreign object in the jejunum. Far field shadowing was noted. The remainder of the small intestine had echogenic ingesta distended within the lumen. A thickened sub-mucosal layer was seen throughout the remainder of the gastrointestinal tract.
DX
Enteritis
Outcome
No further information at this time.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
FB, gastroentertitis, toxin, pancreatitis, neoplasia
Sampling
Biopsy revealed mild neutrophilic enteritis with congestion and edema. Intestinal wall sample was positive for E coli.
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Patient Information
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Concern for FB Ingestion
- Vomiting
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Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Concern for FB Ingestion
- Vomiting