This 2-year-old neutered male Doberman Pinscher dog was presented for persistent anorexia and occasional vomiting. The physical exam revealed mildly tacky mucous membranes and a tense cranial abdomen. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry revealed mild ALT and ALP elevations. Urinalysis was not performed.
This 2-year-old neutered male Doberman Pinscher dog was presented for persistent anorexia and occasional vomiting. The physical exam revealed mildly tacky mucous membranes and a tense cranial abdomen. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry revealed mild ALT and ALP elevations. Urinalysis was not performed.
Case Study
Gastric foreign body in a 2 year old MN Doberman Pinscher
DX
Gastric foreign body
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Foreign body, pseudo-obstruction created by focal ileus.
Image Interpretation
There is a 7 cm hyperechoic region with marked shadow that is partially obstructing the pyloric outflow.
Outcome
The patient recovered uneventfully.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Gastritis, pancreatitis, hepatic disease, foreign body
Sampling
Endoscopy was performed, and pieces of a camera belt were removed.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Sawyer G
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
04_00121
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
Exam Finding
- Abdominal Pain
- Dehydration
- Tense Abdomen
Images
Blood Chemistry
- Alkaline Phosphatase (SAP), High
- ALT (SGPT), High
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Vomiting