GI mass, FNA?

  • 14 yr old, MN DSH
  • Weight loss
  • BUN 54, Creat 2.1, Alb 2.3
  • WBC 52,000;  49% Lymphs, 4.4% Monos

US showed this mass.  Would FNA be a viable option here, if the O opt to pursue?  Thank you!  – Karen Ebersole

  • 14 yr old, MN DSH
  • Weight loss
  • BUN 54, Creat 2.1, Alb 2.3
  • WBC 52,000;  49% Lymphs, 4.4% Monos

US showed this mass.  Would FNA be a viable option here, if the O opt to pursue?  Thank you!  – Karen Ebersole

Karen Ebersole

4 responses to “GI mass, FNA?”

  1. No reason not do an FNA. With

    No reason not do an FNA. With the hyperechoic mesentery and leukocytosis, would be worried about peritonitis, which would be an indication for a laparatomy. 

  2. Thank you!  Yes, we are

    Thank you!  Yes, we are trying to decide between FNA (better gauge prognosis?) vs laparotomy vs Pred. trial.

    Aside from being so, so thin, the cat is amazingly alert and active. Crazy!

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