This 10-year-old FS DSH cat presented for weight loss and anorexia. The physical exam revealed a small palpable caudal abdominal mass. Blood analysis was normal.
This 10-year-old FS DSH cat presented for weight loss and anorexia. The physical exam revealed a small palpable caudal abdominal mass. Blood analysis was normal.
Case Study
Lymphoblastic, Lymphocytic Lymphoma in a 10 year old FS DSH cat
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Partially obstructing colonic wall mass consistent with neoplasia such as adenocarcinoma, leiomyosarcoma or possibly lymphosarcoma.
Image Interpretation
A symmetrical, circumferential mural thickening involving a segment of descending colon is present. The affected colonic wall is located centrally and contracted while the adjacent, proximal colon is distended with a normal colonic gas curtain supporting an obstructive component.
DX
Colonic mixed lymphoblastic, lymphocytic lymphoma.
Outcome
The patient was treated with Elspar, vincristine, and prednisone.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
GI pathology – Neoplasia, IBD with lymphadenopathy, intestinal foreign body, granulomatous disease.
Sampling
Subtotal colectomy was performed with complete excision of the mass. Histopathology demonstrated mixed lymphoblastic, lymphocytic lymphoma.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Athena R
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
04_00064
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Weight loss
History
- Anorexia
- Weight Loss
Exam Finding
- Palpable mass
Images
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Weight loss