VSD, CHF, and Thoracic Mass In A 4-Year-Old Intact Male Sphynx Cat: Our Case Of the Month February 2023
Echocardiograms are vital for the diagnosis and management of cardiac disease. Changes in the heart can develop slowly, or in the case of this patient, who has a ventricular septal defect (VSD), can progress more rapidly. The patient was diagnosed with VSD at his initial ultrasound. Within 4 months, the patient had gone into congestive…
Mineralizing Lung Mass, likely obstructing the vena cava in a 16 year old MN DSH
A 16 year old MN DSH cat was presented due to weightloss.
Right Adrenal Mass invading the Vena Cava and obstructing the Hepatic Vein inflow in a 12 year old MN Chihuahua Mix
A 12-year-old MN Chihuhua Mix dog was presented for weight gain in the last 4 weeks and severe peretonial effusion.
End stage Liver disease with Cirrhosis pattern and Portal Hypertension in 10 year old MN Labrador
This 10 year old MN Labrador dog presented with distended abdomen, decreased energy level and decreased appetite.
Unclassified Cardiomyopathy in 9 year old FS DSH
This 9 year old DSH cat presented with ascites and cardiomegally. BUN 44, Crea 2.3, TP > 11, HCT 18.4%
Pancreatic lymphoma confirmed with cytology in a 10 year old MN DSH cat
A 10-year-old MN DSH was presented for evaluation of decreased appetite and lethargy. Abdominal effusion was present on physical examination. Serum biochemistry showed azotemia.
CT – Primary malignant neoplasia of the 5th-7th rib, CHF and metastases in a 2 year old FS American Bulldog
This 2 year old FS American Bulldoghas a history of a large mass of the right thoracic wall deviating heart to the left, possible right sided heart failure. Ascites drained for the second time. CBC/Chem: WBC 22,200, ALP 816 U/A: WBCs 40-60/hpf, protein +1, pH 8
Passive congestion liver pattern with secondary ascites in a 5 year old M squirrel
This 5 year old M squirrel has sever cardiomegaly; ascites 120cc drained 1 week ago. anorexic. CBC/Chem: WBC decr, BUN 75, HCT 44%, K+ 8.8, ALKP 159
Liver masses with ascites in a 20 year old F Cockatoo
this 20 year old Cockatoo presented with abdominal ascites- removed 45cc with palpable mass effect after drainage
Portal vein thrombosis with secondary shunting in a 2 year old M Labrador Retriever post coil shunt surgery
This 2 year old M Labrador Retriever dog. Liver shunt repair with coil July 2015.Recently had developed poor appetite and abdominal ascitis with swelling progressiong along right hind leg; dripping from centesis sites. Protein in urine, chronically. Has been o benazapril, tylosin, omeprazole, spironolactone, furosemide. Hospitalized on hetastarch CBC/Chem: albumin 1.8, total protein 3.4, calcium…