Machines to consider
Besides the Mindray, what other machines should I consider? I am looking casually to buy another machine in the next year as mine is 6 years old and I usually replace them at 5. I am not a specialist but I used to do mobile ultrasound and do a lot of imaging, including on referral…
Question about setting on Mindray
Hi, I recently took the echo course and I am having some trouble with getting a good setting for echo in cats. I am having to use my C11 on the cats, which I know is not ideal. It has a “cat cardiac” preset, but it is horribly dark and highly contrasty. Is there a…
Renal pathology in a cat
Hi, these images are from a 13 year old FS DSH cat who presented for anorexia, vomiting and weight loss. A CBC / Chem panel was unremarkable. I identified a 4cm small intestinal mass and mesenteric lymphadenopathy which I suspect are the cause of her clinical signs, but I also found this pathology in the…
Is it pyelonephritis
7-year-old DSH cat with previous history of CKD was presented with 3-week history of extreme hyporexia and 2kg of weight loss. Blood test showed renal azotemia, creatinie, 7mg/dL, urea 160mg/dL, amylase >4000. Phosphorus >20. USG of 1.015. FPLi levels were abnormal on snap test. Both kidneys show loss of corticomedullary distinction, are hyperechoic and fall…
Endometriosis in a Monkey
Does anyone have any experince scanning a monkey uterus 18 year old holoway monkey with a history of endometriosis She has been implanted but had a recent season followed by bleeding I think this shows endometriosis but can anyone second this?
gastric foreign body thoughts
12 year old FS Yorkie mix with lethargy and elevated liver values. Hx of urinary issues with inactive sediment. Ultrasound findings included this gastric foreign object that was not obstructive, but may be intermittently landing in the pylorus, as well as thickened urinary bladder wall, hyperechoic gall bladder debris without shadowing or evidence of biliary…
L forelimb lameness
This 13 yo MN shih tzu presented for on/off lameness and swelling on his front left forelimb. Radiographs unremarkable Inflammatory cells on aspirate but no evidence of bacteria or neoplasia. While swelling encompasses forelimb, there is no involvement at the joints. There are a few areas that feel lumpier than others (all have been aspirated)….
mass on neck
This is my own 9 year old dog who has developed a firm, non mobile mass on her right neck, just cranial to the larynx. It seems to be growing fairly rapidly. On FNA cytology there was quite a bit of inflammation and necrosis, but also many ” atypical”=”” epithelial=”” cells,=”” some=”” clustered. =”” the=”” pathologist=””…
Lung lesion
Hi, this kitty is an elderly hyperthyroid kitty who is not doing well. On radiograph she had a consolidated lung lobe and some mineralization. On US I saw this lesion, it is about 1.23 cm diameter. She does not have any dyspnea at this time, no signs of CHF. Is this a mass? or granuloma? …
Ping Pong Blood Clot
Tom is a 10 Year old DSH presenting with sudden onset Vocalization, Dyspnea and Tachypnea. Obviously bad heart disease here…I included these videos more for the size and “bounciness” of the LA Clot…I’m thinking this is a new SDEP efficicency view similar to the beer can called the Ping Pong View. I’m sure there’s a…