Right hydronephrosis and mild hydroureter in an 8 year old female spayed DSH cat

Case Study

Case Study

Right hydronephrosis and mild hydroureter in an 8 year old female spayed DSH cat

An 8-year-old female spayed DSH cat was presented for weight loss, anorexia, and weakness. The cat was currently on phenobarbital. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was right renomegaly. Urinalysis showed 3+ hematuria, 1+ proteinuria, and elevated microalbuminuria. Azotemia and hyperamylasemia were evident on serum biochemistry.

An 8-year-old female spayed DSH cat was presented for weight loss, anorexia, and weakness. The cat was currently on phenobarbital. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was right renomegaly. Urinalysis showed 3+ hematuria, 1+ proteinuria, and elevated microalbuminuria. Azotemia and hyperamylasemia were evident on serum biochemistry.

DX

Multiple calculi in right ureter causing right-sided hydronephrosis and hydroureter

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

Right kidney hydronephrosis with mild hydroureter. Multiple ureteral calculi obstruction.

Image Interpretation

The right kidney presented moderate hydronephrosis at 2.4cm x 1.7cm dilation with a 0.5cm right ureter dilation. Multiple calculi were obstructing the right ureter approximately 4cm distal to the right renal pelvis. The remainder of the ureter from the obstruction to the dorsal trigone was normal. Mild ureter contraction was noted.

Outcome

The patient was euthanized a week later.

Comments

No video is available on this patient.

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Renal neoplasia, hydronephrosis, pyelonephritis, renal hematoma

Sampling

None.

Patient Information

Patient Name : Sophie J
Gender : Female, Spayed
Species : Feline
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 06_00019

Clinical Signs

  • Anorexia
  • Weakness
  • Weight loss

History

  • Phenobarbital therapy
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Weight Loss

Exam Finding

  • Unilateral renomegaly

Images

RightKidneyDilationRightKidneyCalculiRightUreterstones

Blood Chemistry

  • Amylase, High
  • Azotemia

Clinical Signs

  • Anorexia
  • Weakness
  • Weight loss

Urinalysi

  • Albumin Present
  • Blood Present
  • Protein Present
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