A SF Chihuahua mix of unknown age that had recently being adopted and spayed at a rescue center was presented for evaluation of a mass-like structure cranial to the urinary bladder. CBC and serum biochemistry were within reference range.
Case Study
06_00343 Taffy M Mass cranial to and possibly attached to the bladder
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Granulomatous-type mass cranial to the urinary bladder; appears to be freely resectable.
Recommend exploratory surgery. The surgeon should be prepared for potential removal of a portion of the apical bladder wall owing to adhesions. No evidence of any metastatic disease. Granuloma versus neoplasia are primary differentials.
Image Interpretation
A 3 cm mixed hypoechoic structure was noted cranial to the urinary bladder with adhesion pattern; appears to be potentially attached to the bladder by an inflammatory adhesion attached to the apex of the bladder. Hypoechoic cystic portion appeared also present.
DX
Mass cranial to bladder, attached
Outcome
None
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Stump granuloma, retained abdominal swab, abscess, cyst
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Clinical Signs
- Palpable Mass
Exam Finding
- Palpable mass
Images
Clinical Signs
- Palpable Mass