Intra-abdominal infarcted and abscessing lipoma diagnosed by Tru-cut biopsy and surgically removed in a 10 year old FS Labrador Retriever
A 10-year-old FS Labrador Retriever dog was presented for boarding at rDVM. On physical examination, bilateral otitis, bilateral lenticular sclerosis, and a softball sized firm mass cranial to the bladder were present. Abdominal radiographs showed a spherical mass cranial to bladder and on the right side of abdomen. Abnormalities on urinalysis were 2+ proteinuria, 1+…
Right adrenal mass in a 12 year old FS mixed breed dog
A 12-year-old FS mixed breed dog with an extensive history of urinary calculi and three cystotomies to date was presented for a swollen right hind paw. On physical examination, the skin of the foot was inflamed with alopecia and crusting; there was generalized peripheral lymphadenomegaly, and a firm mass was palpated in the area of…
Pancreatic carcinoma and splenic metastasis in a 15 year old FS DSH cat
A 15-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for weight loss, decreased appetite, hematuria, and lethargy. Abnormalities on physical examination included a large irregular mass in the mid-abdomen and left-sided iridial neovascularization with a small white mass on ventral/lateral limbus. On CBC, anemia and lymphopenia were present. Blood chemistry showed mild hypoglycemia, elevated BUN, and elevated…
Acute necrotizing pancreatitis in a 14 year old FS Wire Fox Terrier
A 14-year-old FS Wire Fox Terrier dog with history of hypothyroidism was presented for acute vomiting and anorexia. Pulmonary crackles in the left lung field were noted on auscultation. Other physical examination abnormalities included 10% dehydration, a lumpy feeling on abdominal palpation, and bilateral cataracts. Marked hyperamylasemia and hyperlipasemia were present on serum biochemistry. 4DX…
Acute and chronic hemorrhage secondary to splenic thrombosis in a 6 year old MI English Bulldog
A 6-year-old intact male English Bulldog was presented for 2-3 days of intermittent vomiting and lethargy. Physical exam found the patient to be tachycardic with pale mucous membranes and a palpable mass in the abdomen. Serum biochemistry revealed elevated alkaline phosphatase, hypernatremia, and mild hypochloremia. On CBC, a decreased HCT in conjunction with a high MCV…
Marked pancreatitis, steatitis, and necrosis in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
This 7-year-old MN DSH presented for dysuria and a history of persistent UTI, which then progressed into episodes of vomiting and general malaise. The physical exam revealed a palpable mass in the cranial abdomen; this was confirmed by radiographs and was positioned caudal to the stomach. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry was normal except…
Pancreatic lymphosarcoma in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
This 12-year-old FS DSH cat presented for progressive anorexia, lethargy and weight loss. The physical exam revealed a palpable irregular mid-abdominal mass, mild dehydration, mild fever and poor body condition. The CBC revealed slight anemia with anisocytosis, polychromasia, and moderate nucleated RBCs. Blood chemistry revealed mildly elevated ALT, mildly elevated AST, and mildly elevated total…
Intestinal lymphoma in a 13 year old FS DLH cat
This 13-year-old FS DLH presented for anorexia. The physical examination revealed a palpable abdominal mass caudal to the kidneys and cranial to the urinary bladder. A CBC and blood chemistry profile demonstrated no significant findings.
Pancreatic carcinoma and septic inflammation, diagnosed on US-guided FNA, in a 14 year old MN cat
This 14-year-old MN DSH presented for weight loss with conserved appetite and no gastrointestinal symptoms. The physical exam revealed a mid abdominal mass on palpation and poor body condition. The CBC and blood chemistry values revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift and slight hypoalbuminemia.