Highly vascular Gallbladder mass in a 10 year old MN Bichon Frise
A 10 year old MN Bichon Frise dog was presented for routine dental cleaning. Pre-operative showed ALT = 210 and ALKP = 146. On brief scan = sludge in GB. Dental cleaning performed and patient sent home on Denamarin and ursodiol. Owner stopped both after patient developed diarrhea on medications. Presented a few weeks later with…
Large Hepatic mass in a 11yr old, FS, Corgi/Pomeranian
Corgi/Pomeranian Mix, FS, 11 years. Elevated hepatic enzymes, decreased detail in cranial abdomen on radiographs. History of chronic bronchitis- stable on prednisone 5mg EOD. Suspect acute CCL injury 3 days ago- started on tramadol. Medications: Prednisone 5mg SID-EOD, tramadol 50mg 1 PO TID PRN.
Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in a 12 year old FS Miniature Pinscher
The patient is a 12 year old spayed female Miniature Pinscher with increased liver enzyme levels in the past two blood screens. The dog has a previous history of hematuria.
Trigonal bladder mass in a 12 year old MN Cairn Terrier
A 12-year-old MN Cairn Terrier dog with prior history of increased ALP activity (1 year ago) was presented for recent inappropriate urination in the house. Abnormalities on physical examination were severe dental tartar, tachypnea with an easily elicited cough, hepatomegaly, and bilateral nuclear sclerosis. The patient was treated with a course of antibiotics pending urinalysis….
03_00203 Mozart D Hepatic mass: carcinoma, pseudomonas infection
A 13-year-old MN Shetland Sheepdog with lengthy history of gastrointestinal issues, cholecystectomy 1 year prior, and elevated liver enzymes, was presented for limping. On physical examination the dog had right fore lameness and an enlarged left elbow was evident. The only significant abnormality on blood chemistry was severely elevated ALP activity (7125 U/L). Elbow radiographs…
03_00186 Thumper S Hepatocellular carcinoma
An 11-year-old FS Golden retriever mix with a history of elevated liver enzyme, was presented due to a possible seizure, which was described by the owner as a collapsing episode with the patient taking several minutes to stand up. On physical examination tachypnea, grade II-III/VI heart murmur, and bilateral nuclear sclerosis was present. Abnormalities on…
Lymphoma and hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosed on FNA and biopsy in an 11 year old FS Golden Retriever mix
An 11-year-old FS Golden Retriever mix, with a history of elevated liver enzymes, was presented due to a possible seizure. This seizure was described by the owner as a collapsing episode with the patient taking several minutes to return to standing. On physical examination, tachypnea, a grade II-III/VI heart murmur, and bilateral nuclear sclerosis were…
Hepatoma with cholangiohepatitis in a 13 year old FS mixed breed dog
A 13-year-old FS mixed breed dog was evaluated for a history of elevated liver enzymes. Recent laboratory testing had shown inappropriate urine SG, microalbuminuria, elevated liver enzyme activity, high-normal calcium, and hypercholesterolemia. CBC was within normal limits.
15_00048 Sonny C Mitral insufficiency, suspect left atrial tear
A 6-year-old MN Yorkshire terrier with history of elevated ALP activity and current therapy with Denosyl, was initially presented for evaluation of a slight but persistent cough, PU/PD, and diarrhea for one week duration. Abnormalities on physical examination were a pot-bellied abdomen and pyrexia (103.2В°). CBC and blood chemistry showed mildly elevated MCHC, hypoglycemia, elevated…
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