Pleural effusion and possible carcinomatosis with mineralizing liver mass in a 14 year old FS DSH cat
A 14-year-old SF DSH with a history of weight loss, hyperthyroidism, and hypertension was presented for respiratory distress and pleural effusion. Systolic blood pressure was 210.
03_00189 Tiffany K Mucocele *BK*
A 12-year-old FS Pomeranian was presented for acute vomiting and diarrhea. On physical examination, dyspnea, coughing, and a heart murmur were present. Urinalysis, T4, coagulation profile, and CBC were all within normal limits. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were revealed elevated total proteins, globulin, liver enzyme activity, total bilirubin, and azotemia.
Pneumonia diagnosed by FNA of consolidated lung in a 7 year old FS German Shepherd Dog
A 7-year-old FS German Shepherd with history of treatment for undiagnosed illness was presented for evaluation of considerable weight loss, weakness, lethargy, coughing up bile, anorexia, not urinating and not defecating. Current therapy was prednisone, sucralfate, and tramadol. Abnormalities on physical examination were weakness and labored breathing. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were moderately elevated ALP…
Granular lymphocytic lymphoma diagnosed by FNA of thoracic masses in a 4 year old MN DSH cat
A 4-year-old MN DSH was presented for being not himself lately. Abnormalities on physical examination were increased respiratory effort and bilateral muffled heart sounds on auscultation. CBC, blood chemistry, and FeLV/FIV assay were all within normal limits. Thoracic radiographs showed pleural effusion with opacification of the heart. Approximately 80mls of turbid, hemorrhagic fluid was aspirated…
Urethral obstruction, concurrent pleural effusion, and cranial mediastinal mass in a 10 year old MN DSH cat
A 10-year-old MN DSH with history of urinary blockage was presented for urethral obstruction. The cat had recently been unblocked and was currently on antibiotics. On physical examination the urinary bladder was distended, turgid, and non-expressible. The patient was treated with intravenous fluids and was unblocked. Five small stones were produced. Survey radiographs showed the…
Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in a 14 year old MN DSH Cat
A 14-year-old MN DSH was presented due to the development of a voracious appetite and restlessness. The cat was previously diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and previous serum biochemical changes included hyolesterolemia and hyperlipasemia. CBCs and urinalyses were normal. On physical exam, the patient was tachycardic and a low grade heart murmur was auscultated, in addition to…
03-00022 Jasper E Right-sided heart failure, hepatic congestion–NEEDS CDX—–
A 9-year-old FS DSH presented with right-sided heart failure and respiratory distress. No further preliminary tests were performed.