Hepatic lipidosis, degeneration with cholestasis in a 6 year old FS DSH cat
A 6-year-old FS DSH presented for persistent lethargy and poor appetite. Physical examination was unremarkable. The blood chemistry profile demonstrated an initially moderately elevated ALT level and then a normal value at the time of the sonogram after S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) therapy. However, the poor appetite and partial lethargy continued. The PT was slightly prolonged initially…
Pyloric foreign body and gastric lymphoplasmacytic inflammation in a 15 year old DSH cat
A 15-year-old DSH presented for projectile vomiting, primarily 2-4 hours postprandial, with a decreased appetite and minor weight loss. A CBC and blood chemistry profile revealed mild azotemia but were otherwise normal.
Lymphoplasmacytic gastroenteritis in a 7 month old mixed breed dog
This 7-month-old mixed-breed dog was presented for vomiting and anorexia. CBC and blood chemistry profiles revealed mild azotemia with repeatable ALP, mildly elevated ALT, and elevated postprandial bile acids.
Metastatic hemangiosarcoma in a 9 year old FS German Shepherd dog
A 9-year-old FS German shepherd dog presented for mild lethargy and partial anorexia. Physical examination was normal. Mildly elevated SAP, mildly elevated ALT, and mildly elevated AST levels with moderately increased GGTP were found on CBC and blood chemistry analysis. Urinalysis was normal.
03_00031 Kelsey L Hepatic lymphosarcoma Do Not Complete For Research Only
An 8-year-old FS Rhodesian Ridgeback presented for anorexia and mild weight loss. Physical examination revealed mild muscle wasting but was otherwise normal. The preliminary blood chemistry analysis demonstrated mildly elevated ALT, mildly elevated AST, mildly elevated SAP, and mildly elevated bilirubin with isosthenuria and 3+ bilirubinuria. The PT value was slightly elevated. The patient was…
Hepatocellular carcinoma in a 9 year old FS DLH cat
A 9-year-old FS DLH cat was presented with anorexia. Physical examination revealed mild dehydration and poor body condition. Mildly elevated SAP and mildly elevated ALT were found in the blood chemistry profile. Urinalysis was unremarkable.
Biliary cyst adenoma with palpable abdominal mass in a 14 year old FS DLH cat
This 14-year-old FS DLH cat was presented for a yearly clinical examination with mild anorexia. Slight weight loss was noted on physical examination, as well as a palpable abdominal mass. Mildly elevated amylase and mildly elevated free T4 were found on blood chemistry analysis. The hepatic enzymes were normal. Urinalysis was unremarkable.
03-00093 Buster N Hepatic adenoma–RESEARCH ONLY–
An 8-year-old MN cat presented for anorexia and lethargy. Physical examination revealed minor dehydration but otherwise was normal. CBC and blood chemistry profile revealed severe ALT and AST elevations with mild regenerative anemia, rouleaux formation, and moderate neutrophilic leukocytosis with a left shift. Urinalysis was unrevealing.
Lymphoblastic lymphoma in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A 7-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for weight loss and poor appetite. Physical examination revealed persistent hyperthermia after a prior treatment of antibiotics. Moderate neutrophilia with a left shift and mild hyperglycemia were the only abnormalities found in the CBC and blood chemistry panel.
Lymphohistiocytic neutrophilic hepatitis, portal hypertension, copper accumulation in a 8 year old FS mixed breed dog
An 8-year-old FS large mixed breed dog presented for lethargy and anorexia. Weight loss was found on an otherwise normal physical examination. Hepatic enzymes were normal on initial presentation, but hypoalbuminemia was present. A follow-up blood chemistry profile revealed a moderate hypoalbuminemia and slightly increased SAP and slightly increased ALT levels. A mild to moderate…