A 10-year-old spayed female English Setter dog was presented for evaluation of acute vomiting, painful abdomen, and blood work indicative of pancreatitis.
Case Study
Suspected pancreatic mass in a 10 year old FS English Setter
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Pancreatic mass, hematoma, hemangiosarcoma, pancreatitis (possibly with abscessation), occult splenic tumor.
Image Interpretation
An irregularly shaped mass measuring ~4.6cm x 6.6cm having heterogeneous and hypoechoic echogenicity is seen in the area of the left limb of the pancreas. The mass is cavitated, and the surrounding mesentery is hyperechoic. The mass may be emanating from the tip of the left limb or in direct opposition to it.
DX
Pancreatic mass suspected.
Outcome
Unknown.
Comments
Case courtesy of Marty Henderson, DVM, SonoVet, Inc.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Pancreatic disease: pancreatitis, neoplasia; Gall bladder disease: cholecystitis, mucocele; GI disease: obstruction, perforation; Peritonitis.
Sampling
Cytology was nondiagnostic.
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Belle B
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
05_00184
Clinical Signs
- Abdominal Pain
- Vomiting
Images
Blood Chemistry
- Amylase, High
- Lipase, High
- PLI, High
Clinical Signs
- Abdominal Pain
- Vomiting