This 6-year-old FS DSH cat presented for weight loss and vomiting. The physical exam revealed an irritable demeanor and abdominal pain. The CBC and blood chemistry analyses were within normal limits.
This 6-year-old FS DSH cat presented for weight loss and vomiting. The physical exam revealed an irritable demeanor and abdominal pain. The CBC and blood chemistry analyses were within normal limits.
Case Study
Pancreatic duct calculus and concurrent presumptive inflammatory bowel disease in a 6 year old SF DSH cat
DX
Pancreatic duct calculus and possible IBD
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Pancreatic duct calculus, regional inflammation. Gastrointestinal pattern is suggestive of inflammatory bowel disease, potential emerging intestinal lymphoma, mast cell disease, or dry-form FIP.
Image Interpretation
A solitary calculus is present in the pancreatic duct of the left limb. A minor hyperechoic periductile inflammatory pattern is also present suggestive for secondary inflammation associated with the calculus. The surrounding small intestine is diffusely thickened with hypertrophied muscularis.
Outcome
A referral hospital further evaluated the patient, and the owner elected medical treatment for pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease. The patient was then lost to follow-up
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Pancreatitis, neoplasia, maldigestion, inflammatory bowel disease.
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Bunny L
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
05_00027
Clinical Signs
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
History
- Vomiting
- Weight Loss
Exam Finding
- Abdominal Pain
Images
Clinical Signs
- Vomiting
- Weight loss