A 9-year-old SF DSH was presented for evaluation of abdominal pain, anorexia, and lethargy. Bacterial cystitis was present on urinalysis.
A 9-year-old SF DSH was presented for evaluation of abdominal pain, anorexia, and lethargy. Bacterial cystitis was present on urinalysis.
Duodenal obstruction with hard foreign body.
The upper gastrointestinal tract revealed a dilated stomach and dilated duodenum with a 1.3 cm shadowing structure. This is consistent with a nut such as pistachio or similar. Immediate exploratory surgery is recommended with enterotomy. Minor areas of intestinal wall thickening and hypertrophied muscularis were noted.
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Pancreas – pancreatitis, neoplasia, cyst, abscess
Kidney – pyelonephritis, abscess, neoplasia, renolith
Peritonitis
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