The patient is a feline DLH, MN, 13 years The patient has a poor appetite and distended abdomen.
The patient is a feline DLH, MN, 13 years The patient has a poor appetite and distended abdomen.
Case Study
Hepatic Carcinoma in a 13 year old MN DLH cat
DX
Cytology revealed hepatic carcinoma.
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Abdominal carcinomatosis, lymphomatosis type presentation with concurrent hepatic mass.
Image Interpretation
The abdomen in this patient presented a mixed, nodular omental mass that encompassed the pancreas and enveloped the upper gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract itself did not reveal any primary pathology. A moderate amount of free fluid was noted in this patient and was sampled via ultrasound-guided cystocentesis and cytospin was performed with slide preparation. The liver presented a 2.5 cm left medial hypoechoic mass that was sampled by FNA. Mild, irregular hepatic changes were also noted.
Outcome
Poor prognosis.The patient was euthanized.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Neoplasia, FIP, liver failure, right heart failure, peritonitis, hairball impaction
Sampling
FNAs were performed for confirmation. Cytology revealed hepatic carcinoma.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Freddy P
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Book :
yes
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
03_00311
Clinical Signs
- Abdominal Distension
- Anorexia
Exam Finding
- Abdominal Distension
Images
Clinical Signs
- Abdominal Distension
- Anorexia