Pancreatitis and pancreatic cyst diagnosed by ultrasound-guided FNA in a 7 year old MN Border Collie
A 7-year-old neutered male Border Collie mixed breed dog presented after a long history of occasional vomiting and elevated lipase. The dog had three separate episodes of pancreatitis over the prior two years. The clinical exam at this time was normal, except for minor focal abdominal pain in the right cranial abdomen. The CBC revealed…
Neutrophilic pancreatitis, post-hepatic obstruction, and portal hepatitis, diagnosed on FNA, in a 12 year old MN Labrador Retriever
This 12-year-old neutered male chocolate Labrador Retriever dog presented for a history of profound lethargy, occasional vomiting and progressive anorexia. The physical exam revealed moderate dehydration and mild cranial abdominal pain. The CBC revealed mild leukocytosis with a left shift. The blood chemistry demonstrated severely elevated amylase and lipase, severely elevated triglycerides, mildly elevated SAP,…
Suppurative, necrotizing pancreatitis, diagnosed on US-guided FNA, in a 10 year old FS diabetic Schnauzer
This 10-year-old diabetic FS Miniature Schnauzer was presented for a 3 week history of not doing right with progressive anorexia and occasional vomiting. The patient had been treated with NSAIDs for the prior 3 months for orthopedic issues. The physical exam revealed slightly tacky mucous membranes and mild abdominal pain. The CBC and blood analysis…
Pancreatic nodular hyperplasia and pancreatitis, diagnosed by US-guided FNA, in a 10 year old Labrador Retriever
This 10-year-old Labrador retriever dog presented for acute anorexia and vomiting. The clinical exam revealed a tender cranial abdomen, moderate dehydration, and tacky mucous membranes. The CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift and mildly elevated amylase and lipase. After 3 days of IV therapy, the bloodwork showed a moderate…
Suppurative nonseptic pancreatitis in a 12 yr old FS Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog.
This 12-year-old FS Labrador Retriever cross presented for vomiting and anorexia. The physical exam revealed painful abdomen, moderate dehydration, and weight loss. The initial CBC and blood chemistry was normal while the follow-up blood chemistry 5 days later revealed severely elevated lipase and elevated amylase, mildly elevated SAP and elevated total bilirubin, moderate hypoalbuminemia with…
Pancreatic neutrophilic and macrophagic inflammation in an 11 year old FS DSH cat
This 11-year-old indoor/outdoor FS DSH cat presented for lethargy and anorexia. The physical exam revealed a painful mid cranial abdomen and moderate pyrexia. The CBC revealed moderate neutrophilic leukocytosis with a left shift, while blood chemistry analysis revealed moderately elevated total protein and globulins with severe hyperglycemia. The elevation in total protein and globulins and…
Chronic active pancreatitis in a 17 year old FS DSH cat
This 17-year-old FS DSH was presented for anorexia, lethargy, vocalization and mild weight loss. The physical exam revealed a painful cranial abdomen and poor body condition. The CBC and blood chemistry demonstrated mildly elevated BUN, mildly elevated creatinine, mildly elevated ALT, mildly elevated SAP, mildly elevated total bilirubin and mildly elevated CPK with mild anemia…
Moderate pancreatitis with peripancreatic inflammation in a 3 Year Old MN Labrador Retriever
This 3-year-old MN Chocolate Labrador retriever was presented for severe vomiting, anorexia and diarrhea. The clinical exam revealed abdominal pain and moderate dehydration. Initial CBC and blood chemistry analysis were normal. The patient had been hospitalized 5 days with intravenous therapy prior to the sonogram.
Chronic active pancreatitis in an 11 year old MN Balinese cat
This 11-year-old MN Balinese presented for anorexia, lethargy and jaundice 7 days post Bilroth I surgery for resection of a gastroduodenal granuloma. The physical exam revealed dehydration, and focal cranial abdominal pain. The CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift, moderately elevated total bilirubin and moderately elevated ALT with slightly…