RAD – Diffuse infiltrative hepatopathy in a 6 year old MN Labrador Retriever mix

History

This 6 year old MN Labrador mix dog resented with intermittent vomiting (bile) and inappetance for 5 days. Listless, depressed, polydipsia per owner. Sneezing for 3 days.

Physical exam: obese, heavy tartar, stiffness/trouble getting up.

CBC/Chem wnl

This 6 year old MN Labrador mix dog resented with intermittent vomiting (bile) and inappetance for 5 days. Listless, depressed, polydipsia per owner. Sneezing for 3 days.

Physical exam: obese, heavy tartar, stiffness/trouble getting up.

CBC/Chem wnl

DX

Moderate generalized hepatomegaly with mildly pot belied abdomen

Image Interpretation

Rads of the thorax and abdomen – The patient is obese. The abdominal wall is pendulous. The splenic tail reveals border effacement with the caudal liver margin. Multiple incidental age related pulmonary osteomas and occasional bronchial ring shadows are seen.

Outcome

The radiographic findings support the suspicion of a diffuse infiltrative hepatopathy, such as vacuolar, diffuse inflammatory or neoplastic hepatopathy. Also consider systemic sydromes such as Diabetes or Cushing’s and other.

Patient Information

Patient Name : Dexter Chambers

Age : 6 Years

Gender : Male, Neutered

Species : Canine

Liz Wuz Here : Yes

Status : Complete

Code : 17_00038

Clinical Signs

Anorexia
Polydipsia
Sneezing
Vomiting

Exam Finding

Dental disease
Obesity

Images

June 1, 2016

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