A 6-month-old male Catahoula was presented for evaluation of renal failure. On physical examination, the face was swollen.
Case Study
06_00329 Gunner M Congenital renal dysplasia
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Bilateral renal dysplasia with left ureteral ectopy. Core renal biopsy and ultrasound guided pyelocentesis is warranted for appropriate culture. Renal biopsy to confirm suspicion of primary renal dysplasia.
Image Interpretation
The left kidney in this patient presented dilated renal pelvis, complete lack of corticomedullary structure, thickened irregular cortex. Pyelectasia measured 0.78 cm. Left kidney length 6.21 cm. Right kidney length 5.95 cm with pyelectasia at 0.89 cm similar to the left kidney. Left ureter is ectopic.
DX
Congenital renal dysplasi
Outcome
None
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Renal – renal dysplasia, pyelonephritis, acute kidney injury (trauma, toxins, hypotension, hypoxia), bacterial nephritis
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Gender :
Male, Intact
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Clinical Signs
- Swelling
Images
Clinical Signs
- Swelling