VSD, CHF, and Thoracic Mass In A 4-Year-Old Intact Male Sphynx Cat: Our Case Of the Month February 2023
Echocardiograms are vital for the diagnosis and management of cardiac disease. Changes in the heart can develop slowly, or in the case of this patient, who has a ventricular septal defect (VSD), can progress more rapidly. The patient was diagnosed with VSD at his initial ultrasound. Within 4 months, the patient had gone into congestive…
Rads: Generalized Chondroid Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Post Hemilaminectomy in a 13 year old MN Dachshund dog
The patient presented to the ER service for progressive intermittent head tremors, lethargy and anorexia. Previous history of hemilaminectomy (right, T12-13) in June 2008; owners are pursing a second opinion as this may be a neurologic issue, especially since signs are progressively worsening. Recovery good from hemilaminectomy, although there has been some mild, residual HL…
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy vs Dilated Cardiomyopathy in an 11 year old MN Devon Rex cat
The patient presented on 6/22/15 with lethargy and diarrhea. Radiographs showed pleural fissure lines and scalloping lung margins, and a possible mass in the left thorax. Thoracocentesis performed 6/23/15. 100ml of pink, opaque fluid was aspirated. SG of the fluid was 1.026 and protein 4g/100ml. Physical exam revealed a gallop rhythm, respiratory rate 60 and…
Hemoabdomen in a MN Corgi mix dog
Presented for hemoabdomen. The patient was diagnosed with cancer in the right front leg 2 years ago, a mass was removed and radiation therapy performed. The patient had shown no problems until two nights ago when there was reluctance to get up to go outside. Normal urination, and several bowel movements which owner noted was…
Focal intestinal mass and mast cell neoplasia in a 14 year old DSH FS Cat diagnosed by US-guided FNA
The patient presented for weight loss, occasional vomiting, not herself, lethargic. CBC revealed mild anemia and elevated thyroid values. Clinical exam revealed a palpable intestinal mass and poor body condition.
Septic suppurative pericarditis in a 13 year old FS DSH cat with diabetes
This 13- year-old DSH FS cat presented for lethargy, anorexia and tachypnea. The patient has a history of diabetes, labored breathing, weakness in the hind limbs, and anemia. Blood work revealed a hematocrit of 25.4%, BUN of 61, and a WBC count of 35000 with monocytosis. Urine specific gravity was 1.022. Chest radiographs revealed severe…
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