Enlarged adrenals in a 5 year old FI Guinea Pig

Case Study

Enlarged adrenals in a 5 year old FI Guinea Pig

A 5-year-old FI Guinea Pig was presented with history of flank alopecia and weight loss. CBC was within normal limits. The only abnormality on blood chemistry was a slight ALT elevation.

A 5-year-old FI Guinea Pig was presented with history of flank alopecia and weight loss. CBC was within normal limits. The only abnormality on blood chemistry was a slight ALT elevation.

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

Bilateral adrenal gland enlargement, suggestive of potential pituitary dependent disease. Minor renal mineralization. Otherwise normal abdomen.

Image Interpretation

The adrenal glands were bilaterally enlarged in this patient. Assessment for pituitary dependent disease would be recommended.

DX

Bilateral adrenal gland enlargement suggestive of pituitary dependent disease.

Outcome

An endocrine profile was recommended in this patient to assess the functioning of the pituitary gland.

Comments

The patient was lost to follow up.

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Cushing`s disease, other endocrinopathy, hepatopathy.

Sampling

None taken.

Patient Information

Patient Name : Snowflake C
Gender : Female, Intact
Species : Exotic
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 07_00064

Clinical Signs

  • Alopecia
  • Weight loss

Images

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Blood Chemistry

  • ALT (SGPT), High

Clinical Signs

  • Alopecia
  • Weight loss
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