Left adrenal mass, possibly pheochromocytoma, metastatizing to the spleen in a 6 year old intact F Rottweiller
A 6-year-old intact female Rottweiler was presented for routine ovariohysterectomy but on physical examination showed weight loss, lethargy, pale mucosa, and tense abdomen on palpation. Abnormalities on CBC were anemia, thrombocytopenia, lymphocytosis, and monocytosis. On survey radiographs, a possible mass effect cranial-mid-abdomen was present.
RAD – Idiopathic megacolon in a 5 year old MN DLH cat with a history of chronic constipation
This 5 year old MN DLH cat has a history or constipation of 6-12 months duration and presented today for constipation and lethargy. Physical exam: tense non painful abdomen, large diameter of hard fecal material in colon
Splenic torsion vs infiltrative disease in a 9 year old FS Bulldog
This 9 year old FS Bulldog presented with lethargy and inappetance of 2 days duration. Physical exam: MM white, CRT undetectable, abdomen tense with possible mass right mid-abdomen, slight fluid wave CBC/Chem: HCT 17.4%, WBCs 18,600 with increased neutrophils, Hgb low 6.6, Phos 5.2, Ca low 8.7, alb low 2.4, K+ low 140
Large anaerobic abdominal mass of liver or pancreatic origin in a 9 year old FS Beagle
A 9-year-old FS Beagle was presented for evaluation of acute onset abdominal pain and vomiting. There was no history of foreign body/toxin ingestion or exposure to different foods. Additional history was hypothyroidism controlled with soloxine. On physical examination, ptyalism and a painful tense abdomen was present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were elevated hematocrit…
RAD – Soft tissue emphysema lower neck, possible trauma in a coughing 7 year old MN Dachshund/terrier mix
This 7 year old MN Dachshund/terrier mix dog presented for tense abdomena and hacking cough
09_00165 Stella K Pyometra
A 5-year-old intact female Border collie that was last in estrus a year ago was presented for evaluation of vaginal bleeding and decreased activity and appetite. On physical examination, the abdomen was painful and tense and there frank blood from the vagina. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis, monocytosis, and hyperglobulinemia.