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CT – Abscess with cellulitis and reactive lymphadenitis in a 3 year old M Irish Setter dog

CT – Abscess with cellulitis and reactive lymphadenitis in a 3 year old M Irish Setter dog

The patient is a 3 year old M Irish Setter dog presented for a mass on the nec of 3-4 weeks duration. Cytology indicated evidence of abscess but the mass has continued to enlarge despite antibiotic therapy and NSAIDS. Physical exam: grapefruit-sized mass on neck

RADS – Aggressive Osteolytic Ulnar Bone Lesion in a 13 year old FS Samoyed dog

Presenting Clinical Signs: 2 month history of intermittent left forelimb lameness progressing to non-weight bearing lameness left forelimb past 2 days. Physical Exam: Severe discomfort on flexion of left elbow, firm mammary mass (owner declines work up for suspected mammary tumor- patient was spayed 5 years ago) . CBC, Chem, UA pending

RADS – Soft Tissue Nodule of the Left Cranial Lung Lobe in a 14 year old Wire Haired Fox Terrier Dog

History of difficulty walking of several months duration, right hind leg is worse. Physical Exam: grade 5 or 6 murmur, left sided mitral. Radiographs done for pre-anesthesia met check; concerned about possible mass in chest.

CT Anal Gland Carcinoma and Reactive Lymph Node Hyperplasia in a 10 year old MN DSH cat

 Right sided anal gland adenocarcinoma.  Investigating for enlarged sublumbar Lymph node for metastasis. History of right anal gland mass growth within the last 2 weeks. Physical Exam: Right anal gland has multilobulated mass, about 7cm diameter CBC: All WNL Chemistry: Mildly elevated ALP, rest WNL. Normal Ca and Ionized Ca.

CT Mesenchymal Soft Tissue Neoplasia on Thoracic Wall, with Reactive Pleuritis in a 13 year old Terrier Dog

 Owner noticed slow growing mass the last 2-3 months, located on the right lateral thorax. It was initially associated with right forelimb lameness, but the patient is not currently lame. A biopsy of the mass was obtained.  Physical Exam: Large mass on right lateral thoracic ventral wall CBC and chemistry were WNL.

RADS – Tracheal and Bronchial Collapse, likely Bronchomalacia, in a 14 year old FS Pomeranian dog

History of non-productive cough of three days duration. Physical Exam: BAR, BCS 7/9, possible 1/6 murmur, panting during the entire exam.Temp 102.5. Round firm non-mobile 3-4 cm subcutaneous mass on the right side of the neck at C5-C7.

CT Neoplastic Mass Lesion within the External Auditory Canal in a 7 year old MN Cocker Spaniel Dog

The patient presented for a mass in the right ear canal which was tentatively diagnosed as a cutaneous plasma cell tumor by FNA at the RDVM. There is a history of ear infections, currently being treated with Baytril. There is also a history of a cutaneous plasma cell tumor that was removed from the oral…

CT Carcinomatosis with Multi-Centric Spread in a 10 year old MN Siamese cat

This 10 year old MN feline was diagnosed with lymphoma at 2 years of age, was treated with chemotherapy and went into remission. In the last two weeks, a mass was found on right side of jaw. Cytology revealed salivary gland carcinoma.  CBC, chemistry, urinalysis all NSF.

Histiocytic sarcoma diagnosed by Tru-cut biopsy of thoracic mass in a 7-year-old FS Bernese Mountain Dog: Our Case Of the Month April 2015

A 7-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog (BMD) was presented for a history of persistent weight loss. The only abnormality on physical examination was a thin body condition. CBC and blood chemistry showed monocytosis, elevated creatinine, hypercalcemia, and mild hyperamylasemia. Survey thoracic radiographs showed a 4cm diameter spherical soft tissue opacity mass arising at the ventral tip…

Left adrenal mass in a 13 year old FS Shih Tzu dog

A 13-year-old FS Shih Tzu dog was presented for a growth on the right flank and increased appetite. Previous echocardiography had shown mild mitral regurgitation, and mild but compensated tricuspid valve regurgitation. Abnormalities on physical examination were a growth on the right flank, a growth on the right eye, and generalized alopecia. No abnormalities were…