A 13-year-old MN DSH presented for mild anorexia and weight loss. CBC and blood chemistry profile revealed mildly elevated SAP and mildly elevated ALT.
A 13-year-old MN DSH presented for mild anorexia and weight loss. CBC and blood chemistry profile revealed mildly elevated SAP and mildly elevated ALT.
Case Study
Biliary adenocarcinoma in a 13 year old MN DSH cat
DX
Biliary adenocarcinoma
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Neoplasia was considered primarily.
Image Interpretation
Long-axis view of the left liver and falciform fat demonstrates a well-circumscribed, uniformly hyperechoic mass adjacent to the diaphragm in the cranial left liver.
Outcome
The patient was humanely euthanized after a decline in quality of life.
Comments
No video is available on this patient.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Multi-organ pathology: Neoplasia, gastroenteritis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, triad disease, gastric foreign body.
Sampling
Surgical resection was performed. Histopathology of the mass revealed biliary adenocarcinoma.
Patient Information
Patient Name :
Max R
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
03_00069
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Weight loss
Images
Blood Chemistry
- Alkaline Phosphatase (SAP), High
- ALT (SGPT), High
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Weight loss