Right adrenal mass (pheochromocytoma) in a 6 year old MN Dachshund
The patient is a 6 year old neutered male Dachshund dog. Clinical findings include abdominal distension. (A sample of ascites was sent out for cytology and revealed serosanguinous modified transudate). Physical examination also revealed a grade 3/6 heart murmur. Medications included furosemide and enalapril. Blood work showed albumin was low at 2.3.
Liver nodules and cardiac tamponade in a 3 year old MI hamster
The patient is a 3 year old male hamster. Fluid in abdominal & thoracic cavities. Placed on Lasix 4mg/kg PO BID 4 days ago. Decreased protein. Radiographs revealed abdominal swelling.
Hepatic Carcinoma in a 13 year old MN DLH cat
The patient is a feline DLH, MN, 13 years The patient has a poor appetite and distended abdomen.
Right sided heart failure in a heartworm-positive MI mixed breed dog with abdominal distension
An intact male mixed breed dog of unknown age was presented for evaluation of 4-5 days of progressive abdominal distension. Abnormalities on laboratory work included anemia and a positive heartworm test. Survey radiographs showed cardiomegaly and a possible abdominal mass.
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.
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…