An 8-year-old MN Beagle mix dog was presented for weight loss. CBC showed lymphopenia, with normal serum biochemistry. LowT4.
An 8-year-old MN Beagle mix dog was presented for weight loss. CBC showed lymphopenia, with normal serum biochemistry. LowT4.
Case Study
Suppurative inflammation of the stomach in an 8-year-old MN Beagle mix dog
DX
Cytology: gastric wall suggestive of suppurative inflammation. Spleen- extramedullary hematopoiesis.
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Gastritis or potential infiltrative disease such as carcinoma or lymphoma.
Image Interpretation
The spleen presented multiple echogenic nodular changes with capsular expansion and disruption of architecture. Each measured approximately 2cm. The stomach in this patient presented some minor variable gastric wall thickening in the greater curvature with associated lymphadenopathy.
Outcome
The patient was given carafate, metronidazole, and amoxicillin and is doing much better.
Comments
Depending on cytology results splenectomy and gastric biopsies are recommended
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Weight loss – poor diet; food competition; neoplasia; GI tract pathology ( oral disease, Helicobacter gastritis, IBD, neoplasia, helminths)
Sampling
FNAs were performed on the hypoechoic portion of the gastric wall.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Corbin K
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
04_00314
Clinical Signs
- Weight loss
History
- Weight Loss
Exam Finding
- Weight loss
Images
Blood Chemistry
- Hypothyroidism
CBC
- Lymphocytes, Low
Clinical Signs
- Weight loss