An 11 year-old MN Standard Poodle was presented for pyrexia, lethargy, and abdominal discomfort. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis and severely elevated cPL. On radiographs, possible loss of detail of the cranial right quadrant was evident.
An 11 year-old MN Standard Poodle was presented for pyrexia, lethargy, and abdominal discomfort. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis and severely elevated cPL. On radiographs, possible loss of detail of the cranial right quadrant was evident.
Case Study
Pancreatitis in an 11 year old MN Standard Poodle dog
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Left limb pancreatic necrosis and possible carcinoma or abscessation. Chronic active pancreatitis presentation in the left pancreatic limb. Fine-needle aspirates are warranted.
Image Interpretation
The pancreas was prominent and irregular. Deviated and dilated pancreatic duct was noted. This is consistent with low grade chronic active inflammation. Focal areas of remodeling of the pancreas were noted as well as irregular, reactive appearing omentum.
DX
Pancreatitis.
Outcome
The patient is being treated for severe pancreatitis and is gradually getting better.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Pancreas – pancreatitis, neoplasia, abscessation. G.I. clinical signs- gastric/duodenal obstruction (foreign body/neoplasia), perforation, infarction. Focal peritonitis.
Sampling
None.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Clancy W
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
05_00080
Clinical Signs
- Abdominal Pain
- Fever
- Lethargy
Images
CBC
- WBC, High
Clinical Signs
- Abdominal Pain
- Fever
- Lethargy
Special Testing
- cPLI Positive