A 12-year-old neutered male DSH cat recently diagnosed diabetic was presented for evaluation of vomiting and weight loss.
Case Study
Adrenal mass in a 12 year old MN DSH cat
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Left adrenal gland mass. This is consistent with primary adrenal gland neoplasia such as adenocarcinoma. Pheochromocytoma is less likely.
Image Interpretation
The right adrenal gland was uniform and hypoechoic measuring 0.9 x 0.45 cm. The left adrenal gland was enlarged and heterogenous measuring 1.26 x 1.2 cm. The left adrenal gland was primarily hypoechoic with nodular changes. There was no evidence of vascular invasion.
DX
Adrenal mass
Outcome
None
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Pancreatic disease: pancreatitis, neoplasia. Gastrointestinal disease: IBD, neoplasia, foreign body, dietary hypersensitivity, granulomatous disease, ulceration.
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Orion S
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
07_00160
Clinical Signs
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
Images
Clinical Signs
- Vomiting
- Weight loss