This 11-year-old MN DSH was presented for progressive anorexia and occasional vomiting. The physical exam, radiographs, CBC, and blood chemistry measurements were normal.
This 11-year-old MN DSH was presented for progressive anorexia and occasional vomiting. The physical exam, radiographs, CBC, and blood chemistry measurements were normal.
Case Study
Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in a 11 year old MN DSH cat
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Marked segmental bowel wall thickening consistent with neoplasia, most likely round cell in origin. Marked inflammatory or granulomatous disease such as FIP is considered less likely.
Image Interpretation
A longitudinal image of small bowel demonstrates severe, nearly symmetrical bowel wall thickening with complete loss of discrete layering. Note the transition from abnormal to normal bowel where normal layering in wall thickness is evident. The echogenic linear focus traversing the effected bowel wall on the second image represents the needle used for aspiration.
DX
Lymphoblastic lymphoma
Outcome
The patient was euthanized due clinical decline and the owner’s lack of desire to pursue chemotherapy.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
GI pathology – IBD, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, neoplasia; hyperthyroidism, trichobezoar, FIP
Sampling
20 and 22 g US-guided FNA revealed lymphoblastic lymphoma.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Whiskey B
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
04_00096
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
Images
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Vomiting