A 12-year-old intact male Labrador cross was presented for evaluation of a large mass on the flank and proteinuria. Laboratory work was within normal limits.
A 12-year-old intact male Labrador cross was presented for evaluation of a large mass on the flank and proteinuria. Laboratory work was within normal limits.
Case Study
Myxosarcoma of the body wall in a 12 year of MN Labrador mix
DX
Myxosarcoma
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Large body wall mass. No abdominal invasion.
Image Interpretation
A large cystic mass on the body wall of this patient presented a 6.8 cm centralized echogenic tissue structure. This appeared to be deriving from the base of the body wall. The body wall cannot be adequately evaluated. Therefore, when removal of this mass occurs, this portion of the body wall may need to be removed and reconstructed. However, no invasion into the abdomen was noted.
Outcome
The patient had a slow recovery after surgery. PCV dropped to 15%. The patient presented to referral hospital for further minor surgery owing to dehiscence. Recovery was then unremarkable, and the patient thrived post op.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Mass – hernia, granuloma, neoplasia, cyst. Proteinuria – glomerulonephritis, glomerular disease secondary to infectious disease, neoplasia, medications.
Sampling
US-guided core biopsy was obtained. Histopath: Myxosarcoma.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Higgins T
Gender :
Male, Intact
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
11_00021
Clinical Signs
- "Not Doing Right"
- Abdominal Pain
- Cutaneous mass
- Proteinuria
History
- Abdominal mass
Exam Finding
- Palpable mass
Images
Clinical Signs
- "Not Doing Right"
- Abdominal Pain
- Cutaneous mass
- Proteinuria
Urinalysi
- Protein Present