An 11-year-old SF Labrador was presented for evaluation of lethargy and polypnea. On survey radiographs, opacity in the cranial abdomen that displaced the stomach was evident. Urine specific gravity was 1.016. CBC showed leukopenia.
Case Study
08_00154 Riley R Splenic mass
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Solitary splenic mass with concurrent splenic thrombus. Splenic hematoma, degenerative process and hemangiosarcoma are all possible.
Chest radiographs and echocardiogram are recommended to assess for metastatic disease.
Image Interpretation
The spleen presented a moderately complex 9.3 cm mass that was deriving from the mid caudal body. The spleen concurrently demonstrated a thrombus.
The heart revealed no evident pathology.
DX
Splenic mass
Outcome
None
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Neoplasia/abscess/granuloma/cyst – spleen, kidney, pancreas, mesentery, lymph node
Splenic torsion
Hydronephrosis
Focal peritonitis
Sampling
None
UA Specific Gravity Range
1.016
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Patient Information
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Clinical Signs
- Lethargy
- Tachypnea
Images
CBC
- WBC, Low
Clinical Signs
- Lethargy
- Tachypnea