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…
Anal glands
Hi all, I apologize if these images come up wonky — the uploader is being difficult for me, so I can amend as needed. 🙂 I have a 12 year old FS cat here for anal gland issues. Otherwise healthy, but huge anal glands that aren’t able to be expressed. Very painful, has been going…
Pancreas
Teddy is a 26 year old cat presented for anorexia and lethargy. The cat was dehydrated on presentation jaundiced, and it was noted the cat had lost alot of weight. Cbc revealed marked elevation in wbcs and all liver enzyme values including bilirubin were elevated. Ultrasound revealed tortuous bile ducts and a hypochondriac mass like…
cystic lymph node?
Wellness ultrasound on a 10 year old FS Border Collie. All else looked ok, but this was amongst several other mesenteric lymph nodes. Does this look like a cyst on a lyph node? Very in the thick of vascularity, so I’m a bit nervous to drain it. For now, recommending a recheck in 4-8 weeks,…
Hepatic neoplasia
Thirteen-year old daschund was presented with the complain of lethargy. Blood test showed renal azotemia, hypercalcemia and high ALKP. A tentative diagnosis of renal failure was masde based on the low USG. On X-Ray, liver was enlarged and US showed a plumpy liver. Urine cortisol to creatinine ratio was done to rule out cushing’s and…
what does this ?
6 years old chihuahua M/N with history of chronic vomiting, soft stool, losing weight. currently looks emaciated Unfortunatelly bw not available – owner will do next week as financial constraints . Suspect chronic gastritis, cannot rule out neoplasia but less likelly due to chronicity of symptoms and no severe loss of layering definition PLE would…
what does this ?
6 years old chihuahua M/N with history of chronic vomiting, soft stool, losing weight. currently looks emaciated Unfortunatelly bw not available – owner will do next week as financial constraints . Suspect chronic gastritis, cannot rule out neoplasia but less likelly due to chronicity of symptoms and no severe loss of layering definition PLE would…