Mesenteric Root Mass in a 10 year old MN DSH cat
A 10-year-old NM DSH was presented for evaluation of lethargy and an abdominal mass. Abnormalities on bloodwork were mildly elevated CK and mild hyperglycemia.
Pancreatic suppurative inflammation in a 7 year old FS cat
A 7-year-old spayed female cat was presented for vomiting and anorexia. On physical examination, thickened small intestine and a firm mass in the cranial abdomen was present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry included thrombocytopenia and hyperglobulinemia. Urine, fecal analysis, and T4 were all within normal limits. Cyproheptadine and famotidine was prescribed but the owner…
Intestinal Lymphoma in a 14 year old MN cat
A 14-year-old MN cat was presented for weight loss and intermittent vomiting. A small-mid abdominal mass was present on physical examination. Abnormalities on CBC were neutrophilia, monocytosis, and lymphocytosis. Serum biochemistry was within normal limits.
Perirenal cyst and liver mass in a 17 year old MN DSH cat
A 17-year-old neutered male DSH cat was presented to the emergency clinic with open-mouth breathing suspected to be secondary to stress/pain as the patient improved on analgesics. On a prior physical examination, an abdominal mass had been palpated.
Splenic mass in a 14 year old FS Chow mix dog
A 14-year-old SF Chow mix was presented for evaluation of weakness, which had also been present a week ago. On physical examination, a palpable abdominal mass was present. Severe non-regenerative anemia and hypoalbuminemia were present on CBC and blood chemistry.
Malignant epithelial cell tumor of the spleen, diagnosed on FNA, in a 16 year old MN DSH cat
An 16 year-old NM DSH was presented for evaluation of small kidneys and an abdominal mass. Urinalysis showed an inappropriate urine specific gravity (1.014). CBC was within normal limits but elevated creatinine was present on serum biochemistry.
Gastrointestinal foreign bodies in an 18 year old MN DMH cat
An 18-year-old MN DMH was presented for evaluation of intermittent vomiting and anorexia. A possible abdominal mass was present on abdominal palpation. 1+ calcium oxalate crystals were present on urinalysis. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis and hypoproteinemia. T4 was within normal range. Radiographs were within normal limits
Gastric lymphoma, diagnosed on U/S guided FNA, in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
A 12-year-old spayed female DSH cat was presented for evaluation of decreased appetite. Abnormalities on physical examination included weight loss and a possible abdominal mass on palpation. CBC showed neutrophilia and lymphocytopenia.
Undifferentiated splenic sarcoma in a 14 year old MN Beagle
A 14-year-old MN beagle dog was presented with a history of vomiting. On physical examination a large palpable abdominal mass was present, which was confirmed on survey radiographs of abdomen. A lateral thoracic radiograph was within normal limits. Abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry were anemia, leukocytosis, neutrophilia, hypoalbuminemia, hyponatremia, and elevated ALP activity and…
Intussusception in a 10 year old MN German Shepherd mixed dog
A 10 year-old MN Shepherd mixed dog presented with a 2-3 month history of intermittent vomiting and a more recent anorexia. Abnormalities on physical examination were dehydration and a 3 cm firm left anal sac mass. The only significant finding on CBC and serum biochemistry was hypoalbuminemia. Survey radiographs showed no evidence of pulmonary metastases…