A 14 year old MN DSH was presented for intermittent vomiting and lethargy. On physical examination cranial abdominal pain was present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis and hyperglycemia.
A 14 year old MN DSH was presented for intermittent vomiting and lethargy. On physical examination cranial abdominal pain was present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis and hyperglycemia.
Case Study
Pancreatitis in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
DX
Left limb pancreatitis
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Left limb pancreatitis
Image Interpretation
Diffuse hyperechoic changes were present in the area of the pancreas. The pancreatic structure could not be adequately ascertained due to this “snowstorm” effect. No overt masses were noted. These changes are consistent with chronic active inflammation, fibrosis, or saponification of fat.
Outcome
A month later the blood work seemed to normalize.
Comments
No video is available on this patient.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Pancreas – pancreatitis, neoplasia. GI tract – neoplasia, IBD, obstruction, granulomatous disease.
Spleen – neoplasia, torsion. Kidney – hydronephrosis, renolith, pyelonephritis. Focal peritonitis.
Sampling
None
Patient Information
Patient Name :
Prince B
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
05_00085
Clinical Signs
- Lethargy
- Vomiting
Exam Finding
- Abdominal Pain
Images
Blood Chemistry
- Glucose, High
CBC
- WBC, High
Clinical Signs
- Lethargy
- Vomiting