An 11-year-old intact male Yorkshire terrier was presented for evaluation of palpable abdominal mass on routine examination. According to the owner, the dog was clinically normal. Blood work was unremarkable.
Case Study
08_00151 Yuri G Splenic mass-HSA vs benign
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Degenerative hematoma versus hemangiosarcoma or similar neoplasia is suspected with concurrent splenic thrombus.
Image Interpretation
The spleen presented a 6.0 cm, complex, cavitated mass with concurrent splenic thrombosis. This was deriving from the cranial pole.
DX
Splenic mass
Outcome
None
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Neoplasia/cyst/granuloma/hematoma – liver, spleen, kidney, lymph node, pancreas, mesentery
Hydronephrosis
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Gender :
Male, Intact
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Clinical Signs
- Palpable Mass
Exam Finding
- Palpable mass
Images
Clinical Signs
- Palpable Mass