Mass in the neck of the gall bladder extending into the pancreas in a 10 year old MN DSH cat

Mass in the neck of the gall bladder extending into the pancreas in a 10 year old MN DSH cat

This 10-year-old MN DSH presented for anorexia and lethargy over the previous two days. The physical exam revealed a mildly painful cranial abdomen and jaundice. The CBC demonstrated a mild leukocytosis with a left shift. The blood chemistry showed moderately elevated ALT, mildly elevated ALP and AST, moderately elevated amylase, and moderately elevated bilirubin. The…

Interstitial pancreatitis in a 9 year old MN Bichon Frise dog

This 9-year-old MN Bichon Frise dog with a 7-year history of epilepsy and phenobarbital therapy presented for 1 week of progressive vomiting and anorexia. The physical exam revealed mild scleral and mucosal jaundice and tender cranial abdominal palpation. The preliminary CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed normal CBC with mildly elevated amylase, mildly elevated lipase…

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma and regional lymphatic metastasis in an 8 year old FS Terrier mix

This 8-year-old FS Terrier mix dog presented with symptoms of progressive vomiting and anorexia after having eaten bird seed 3 weeks prior. The clinical exam was uneventful except for mild scleral jaundice. The patient presented in good body condition. The CBC and blood chemistry revealed severe SAP and ALT, with mild AST, bilirubin, and cholesterol…

Pancreatic carcinoma; neoplasia in a 14 year old FS DSH cat

This 14-year-old FS DSH was presented for lethargy and vomiting. The physical exam revealed icterus, dehydration, and emaciation with thickened bowel loops and irregularly shaped kidneys on palpation. The CBC revealed only elevated absolute monocytosis while blood chemistry results revealed a markedly elevated ALT, markedly elevated lipase, and markedly elevated total bilirubin, with moderate azotemia,…

Scirrhous adenocarcinoma in a 10 year old MN Miniature Schnauzer dog

A 10-year-old MN miniature Schnauzer presented for pre-dental screening. Physical examination revealed only mild jaundice in this asymptomatic patient. CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed moderately elevated bilirubin, elevated SAP, and elevated ALT levels. Urinalysis revealed mild bilirubinuria.

Hepatic abscess with icterus in a 14 year old MN DSH cat

A 14-year-old MN DSH cat presented for mild visible jaundice that was confirmed during the physical examination, which also revealed a poor hair coat and mild dehydration. Preliminary laboratory data revealed moderately elevated ALT and moderately elevated bilirubin levels and mildly elevated SAP and mildly elevated AST.

Hepatic vacuolar changes, lipidosis, and cell necrosis in a 10 year old FS DSH cat

This 10 year old FS DLH cat presented for lethargy and anorexia. Physical examination revealed mild dehydration, poor coat quality, and mild jaundice. Blood analysis revealed moderately elevated SAP and moderately elevated total bilirubin.