Pancreatitis in a 1 year old MI DSH cat

Case Study

Pancreatitis in a 1 year old MI DSH cat

A 1-year-old male DSH cat was presented for evaluation of acute vomiting after eating spicy chicken.

A 1-year-old male DSH cat was presented for evaluation of acute vomiting after eating spicy chicken.

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

Aggressive pancreatitis.

Image Interpretation

The pancreas was distinctly hypoechoic, irregular and swollen with hyperechoic surrounding fat, which was ill defined. The pancreatic changes are localized to the left limb and body of the pancreas.

DX

Pancreatitis

Outcome

None

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Acute gastritis – food indiscretion, toxins, bacterial viral, foreign body.

Sampling

FNA were recommended for further definition but were not completed.

Patient Information

Patient Name : Smokey O
Gender : Male, Intact
Species : Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 05_00162

Clinical Signs

  • Vomiting

Images

oldewurtel_smokey_feline_pancreatitis_oldewurtel_smokey_feline_pancreatitis_2

Clinical Signs

  • Vomiting