RADS – Multiple Myeloma/Plasmocytoma in an 8 year old MN Chinese Crested dog
Recent history of acute and progressive anorexia, lethargy, pu/pd x 7 days. Now is having trouble ambulating on both hind legs (more RH partial weightbearing) Physical Exam: CP slow on right hind, normal on left hind. Patella WNL, no suspicion of CCL. No spinal pain. The patient tries to stand up on hind legs and…
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in a 17 year old FS cat
The patient has had weight loss of 1-2 pounds in the last month, diminished appetite, and eats about ½ his normal intake. Diagnosis of IRIS stage 2 CRF in May 201 . Current medications include amlodipine 1.25 mg PO SID and just began mirtazapine 3.75 mg PO every other day. There is a history of…
05-00192 Benny R Pancreatic carcinoma, suspect. ——–NEEDS SL ———–
An 18-year-old NM DSH was presented for evaluation of anorexia, lethargic, and ascites. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis, marginal hypoalbuminemia (2.4), elevated BUN, and hyperglycemia.
Rads: Generalized Chondroid Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Post Hemilaminectomy in a 13 year old MN Dachshund dog
The patient presented to the ER service for progressive intermittent head tremors, lethargy and anorexia. Previous history of hemilaminectomy (right, T12-13) in June 2008; owners are pursing a second opinion as this may be a neurologic issue, especially since signs are progressively worsening. Recovery good from hemilaminectomy, although there has been some mild, residual HL…