Myxosarcoma of the body wall in a 12 year of MN Labrador mix
A 12-year-old intact male Labrador cross was presented for evaluation of a large mass on the flank and proteinuria. Laboratory work was within normal limits.
Chyloabdomen in a 15 year old FS DSH cat
A 15-year-old SF DSH was presented for evaluation of idiopathic chyloabdomen. The patient presented for progressive general malaise.
Perforated Gallbladder Mucocele in a 12 year old MN Maltese dog
A 12-year-old NM Maltese with a history of pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism that was being treated with Lysodren was presented for vomiting, anorexia and not doing well over a 2-day period. Urinalysis showed an inappropriate SG (1.018), proteinuria, and bilirubinuria. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis, severely elevated ALT and severely elevated ALP activity,…
Round cell neoplasm diagnosed on FNA in a 10 year old Scottish Terrier
A 10-year-old Scottish Terrier dog was presented for evaluation of nonspecific symptoms and lethargy. Pyrexia (105.6F) and a distended abdomen were present on physical examination. Abnormalities on CBC were leukocytosis with a left shift and anemia. Blood chemistry revealed elevated ALP, elevated AST, elevated amylase, elevated bilirubin, and elevated cholesterol. The dog also had a…
Round Cell Tumor in a 10 year old Scottish Terrier dog
A 10-year-old Scottish terrier was presented for evaluation of not doing right and lethargy. Pyrexia (105.6 F) and a distended abdomen were present on physical examination. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis with a left shift, anemia, and elevated ALP and elevated AST activity, elevated amylase, elevated bilirubin, and elevated cholesterol. Very low…
Intestinal and renal lymphoma in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A seven-year-old MN DSH cat was presented with lethargy with the owner reporting that the cat’s behavior and temperament had changed. On urinalysis the urine was straw in color and clear; USPG was inappropriate (1.021), hematuria was present. The urine protein/creatinine ratio was 1.1. Abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry were anemia, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, monocytosis,…
Hemorrhagic pyelonephritis, causing retroperitoneal bleeding, in a 3 year old intact male Jack Russell
A 3-year-old intact male Jack Russell terrier dog was presented for urinating in the house and not being right. Abnormalities on physical examination were pale mucus membranes and tense abdomen. Anemia and leukocytosis was present on CBC. On survey radiographs a retroperitoneal enlargement causing ventral displacement of the colon was evident.
Lymphoid Hyperplasia in a 5-year-old MN poodle cross dog
A 5-year-old MN poodle cross dog that was originally presented with an infection of unknown origin and hyperglobulinemia was now evaluated for anorexia and ADR. CBC showed leukocytosis and monocytosis. Urine specific gravity was normal (1.057).
Omental abscess in an 11 year old MN Rottweiler with a history of vomiting
An 11-year-old NM Rottweiler was presented for evaluation of vomiting that was worse at night. Previous radiographs were suspicious for a gastric foreign body, which appeared resolved on subsequent radiographs. Additional history was that he had a myxosarcoma on the hind limb. Bloodwork and UA were not available at the time of the sonogram.
Transmural enteritis and peritonitis in a 14-year-old MN Domestic Long Hair cat
A 14-year-old MN DLH cat presented for anorexia, lethargy, and “not doing right”. The physical exam revealed depression, dehydration, and hypothermia. CBC revealed an elevated WBC count of 24,000 with a left shift and lymphocytopenia. Blood chemistry analysis was normal. Urinalysis revealed isosthenuria with neutral pH and negative culture. Radiographic Interpretation: (Images 1-3) The initial…