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True and complex renal cysts in a 9 year old Yorkie

Sonopath Forum

Sonopath Forum

True and complex renal cysts in a 9 year old Yorkie

  • 9 year old aysmptomatic MN Yorkshire Terrier presenting for senior wellness exam
  • rDVm saw prominent spleen, prominent liver, and prominent heart on radiographs
  • Normal echo and normal abdominal US exam except for multiple right renal cysts, one with an echogenic center
  • My primary differentials are benign congenital renal cysts, benign acquired renal cysts, potentially infected renal cyst, and lastly emerging neoplasia. 
  • I have recommended urinalysis and culture (CBC and chem profile are both normal)

    • 9 year old aysmptomatic MN Yorkshire Terrier presenting for senior wellness exam
    • rDVm saw prominent spleen, prominent liver, and prominent heart on radiographs
    • Normal echo and normal abdominal US exam except for multiple right renal cysts, one with an echogenic center
    • My primary differentials are benign congenital renal cysts, benign acquired renal cysts, potentially infected renal cyst, and lastly emerging neoplasia. 
    • I have recommended urinalysis and culture (CBC and chem profile are both normal)
    • What is the likelihood that this is neoplastic and how aggressively would you manage this?  FNA now or recheck sonogram on 1-2 months?

     

Comments

rlobetti
November 4, 2014 at 6:56 pm -

I would recommend an FNA now,

I would recommend an FNA now, as neoplasia is always a possiblity and if so removal of the kidney sooner than later is benificial. If negative then repeat the US 4-8 weeks time as well as the FNA.

rlobetti
November 4, 2014 at 6:56 pm -

I would recommend an FNA now,

I would recommend an FNA now, as neoplasia is always a possiblity and if so removal of the kidney sooner than later is benificial. If negative then repeat the US 4-8 weeks time as well as the FNA.

EL
November 4, 2014 at 7:24 pm -

I’m thinking polycystic

I’m thinking polycystic kidneys but culturing the cysts will likely be more rewarding. Doubt any cancer here. FNA of the hyperechoic nodule is what i would do regardign the parennchyma as its a bit odd.

EL
November 4, 2014 at 7:24 pm -

I’m thinking polycystic

I’m thinking polycystic kidneys but culturing the cysts will likely be more rewarding. Doubt any cancer here. FNA of the hyperechoic nodule is what i would do regardign the parennchyma as its a bit odd.

Electrocute
November 4, 2014 at 7:39 pm -

Thanks for your input.  The

Thanks for your input.  The left kidney and the liver did not show any cysts.

Electrocute
November 4, 2014 at 7:39 pm -

Thanks for your input.  The

Thanks for your input.  The left kidney and the liver did not show any cysts.

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