Mesenteric Root Mass in a 10 year old MN DSH cat
A 10-year-old NM DSH was presented for evaluation of lethargy and an abdominal mass. Abnormalities on bloodwork were mildly elevated CK and mild hyperglycemia.
Cystic renal mass in a 13 year old FS DSH cat
A 13-year-old spayed female DSH cat was presented for evaluation of a large abdominal mass. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis, neutrophilia, monocytosis, thrombocytosis, anemia, and elevated urea. Total T4 and PT/PTT were normal.
Splenic torsion in a 7 year old FI Great Dane
An intact 7-year-old female Great Dane dog presented for a history of vomiting and lethargy over a couple of days. At the previous assessment, anemia (32.5%), leukocytosis, and free fluid were present. On follow up assessment, the anemia had worsened (27.5%) and the leukocytosis was similar. ECG revealed VPCs. On cursory abdominal ultrasonography, free fluid…
Prostatic mass with likely metastatic lung disease in a 19 year old MN Chihuahua
A 19-year-old canine, NM Chihuahua was presented for evaluation of pleural effusion and an abdominal mass. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were azotemia and elevated cholesterol and triglycerides. Thoracic radiographs revealed pleural effusion and normal cardiac silhouette.
03_00227 Lala H Spindle cell carcinoma, liver **Potential COM**
A 4-year-old intact female Labrador retriever was presented for evaluation of hepatic masses. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were anemia, thrombocytosis, and elevated globulins and ALP activity. On laparotomy numerous firm, circular masses throughout the liver, omentum, and on the body wall were evident.
Splenic abscess diagnosed by FNA in a 7 year old MI pit bull terrier
A 7 year old intact male pit bull terrier was presented for an abdominal tumor. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were severe anemia and hypoalbuminemia.
Splenic hematoma in a 7 year old FS Australian Shepherd
A 7-year-old FS Australian Shepherd was presented for a mastectomy. A palpable abdominal mass was found during preoperative examination. CBC and blood chemistry were within normal limits but T4 was suggestive of hypothyroidism. Abdominal radiographs showed the presence of a possible splenic mass.
Intestinal lymphoma in ileocecal mass in a 10-year-old FS DSH cat
A 10-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for weight loss and a possible abdominal mass. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were hypoalbuminemia and elevated ALP.
Splenic hyperplasia in a 12 year old MN DSH cat with a history of intestinal adenocarcinoma
A 12 year NM DSH with a history of intestinal adenocarcinoma was presented for lipoma staging and to check the abdomen for metastasis. Survey thoracic radiographs and blood work were within normal limits.
Pancreatic epithelial neoplasia in an 19 year old MN DSH cat
An 18-year-old MN DSH was presented for weight loss, and a palpable abdominal mass. CBC taken four months prior had shown leukopenia, neutropenia, lymphopenia, and monocytosis.