Seminoma in a 26 year old MI Boa Constrictor snake.
A 26-year-old male Boa Constrictor snake (Images 1 and 2) was presented for anorexia and weight loss over a 4 month period. The clinical exam revealed good body condition and attitude. A caudal abdominal mass was palpable. Blood analysis revealed elevated total protein and elevated calcium levels. Mild elevation of uric acid was also present….
Splenic mass in a 14 year old MN Shepherd mix
A 14-year-old MN Shepherd mix was presented for a routine vaccination with a history of diarrhea that had been treated with metronidazole. On physical examination the body condition was II/V and a round, smooth mid abdominal mass was palpated. CBC was within normal limits; serum biochemistry revealed elevated ALT, ALP, and BUN. Survey radiographs showed…
Pancreatic mass; possible neutrophilic inflammation in a 5 year old MN DSH cat
A 5-year-old MN DSH with history of untreated diabetes mellitus, was presented on emergency for collapse. Physical examination findings were weight loss, pale pink mucous membranes, normal heart and lungs sounds, 5% dehydrated, and a palpable cranial abdominal mass. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were leukocytosis, neutrophilia, anemia, marked hyperglycemia (>686 mg/dl), elevated ALT…
03_00201 Ozzie L Hepatic lipidosis
A 5-year-old MN DSH with history of untreated diabetes mellitus, was presented on emergency for collapse. Physical examination findings were weight loss, pale pink mucous membranes, normal heart and lungs sounds, 5% dehydrated, and a palpable cranial abdominal mass. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were leukocytosis, neutrophilia, anemia, marked hyperglycemia, elevated ALT activity and…
03_00197 Sydney M Liver mass
A 12-year-old FS Golden Retriever was presented for anorexia and weight loss. On physical examination pyrexia, weak hindquarters, and multiple growths were present. CBC and T4 were within normal limits. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were azotemia, elevated liver enzymes, and hypercholesterolemia.
03_00198 Madison B Hepatic cyst
A 12-year-old MN Persian was presented for Rabies vaccination and to clip the fur on the hindquarters. On physically examination body score condition was 2ВЅ/5, a grade III/VI systolic murmur was present, the abdomen was bloated, distended and painful and there was a mass lesion on the right cranial abdomen adjacent to the body wall….
Intestinal lymphoma in ileocecal mass in a 10-year-old FS DSH cat
A 10-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for weight loss and a possible abdominal mass. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were hypoalbuminemia and elevated ALP.
Mediastinal lymphoma diagnosed by FNA of mediastinal lymph nodes in a 4 year old hypercalcemic MN Golden Retriever
A 4-year-old MN Golden Retriever with a history of lethargy and intermittent diarrhea was presented for an office visit. The only abnormality on serum biochemistry was hypercalcemia.
Jejunal foreign body in a 2-year-old F Mastiff dog
A 2-year-old F Mastiff dog was presented for weight loss, inappetence, and vomiting for 2 weeks. On physical examination the body score was 2/5 and the abdomen was painful on palpation. A cranial abdominal mass was noted on survey radiographs. No laboratory work was performed.
Pancreatic and small intestinal lymphoma in a 12 year old FS DLH cat
A 12-year-old FS DLH was presented for anorexia, inappetance, and weight loss for one week. She has history of a previously diagnosed intestinal neoplasm. The patient’s physical examination revealed an unkempt hair coat, a low body score of 2, and palpable 1-2 cm mid and caudal abdominal tissue masses. CBC was within normal limits and…