Lymphangectasia presentation with likely protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) in a 4 year old M Rottweiler dog
A 4-year-old intact male Rottweiler that was recently adopted was presented for evaluation of anorexia, intermittent vomiting, diarrhea, and coughing. Physical examination showed poor condition and muscle wasting. Survey radiographs showed poor serosal detail and a AFAST scan revealed free fluid within the abdomen.
RAD – US – Suspected lymphoma supported by FNA/tele cytology in a 8 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog
History: An 8-year-old NM Labrador Mix with a history of being on Rimadyl for 6 months was presented for evaluation of intermittent vomiting, inappetence, and lethargy for a week. On physical examination, ascites was present. Urinalysis was with reference limits. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were mild anemia (33%) and elevated ALT activity (310)….
Caudal vena cava thrombus with dissolution, also protein losing nephropathy (PLN) in a 8 year old MN Jack Russell Terrier dog
This 8 year old MN Jack Russull Terrier dog initially presented with abdominal distension and ascites. Chemistry revealed low total protein at 4.2, low albumin at 1.9, phosphorus low at 1.0, calcium low at 8.1, cholesterol was high at 332. Urine protein to creatinine ratio was high at 5.4, microalbuminuria was high at >30. Urinalysis…
CT – Portal Hypertension with possible Arteriovenous Fistula in a 2 year old FS Havanese dog
Abdominal ultrasound revealed small liver, ascites, shunt. Bile acids were elevated. Started the patient on amoxicillan and metronidazole. CBC was normal. Chemistry showed BUN low, ALT elevated. Urinalysis was WNL.
Splenic mast cell disease in a 13 year old FS DSH cat
A 13-year-old spayed female DSH was presented for evaluation of intermittent chronic vomiting. Abnormalities on physical examination were pale mucus membranes, grade I/VI murmur, and ascites.
Splenic mass in a 12 year old FS Sheltie dog
A 12-year-old spayed female Sheltie dog with a history of poor appetite over a few weeks was presented for evaluation of anorexia, lethargy, and diarrhea. Abnormalities on physical examination included dehydration, slight polypnea, and possible ascites with a non-tender abdomen. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry included leukocytosis, azotemia, and hyperkalemia.
Evaluating for portal vein thrombosis; a forum post.
History of regenerative anemia likely immune mediated, has an elevated ALT and ALP but has also been on prednisone. The patient had a blood transfusion and then developed ascites.Fluid collected appeared to be a modified transudate, no mass lesions, hyperechoic hepatomegaly. Concerns about possible portal vein thrombosis.