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CT Study Of A Fractured Leg In An 8-Month-Old Tiger: Our December 2015 Case Of the Month

The patient was presented for a fractured leg. A high-resolution Computed Tomography of the right distal tibia and fibula was performed; bone window plain and post contrast series images were obtained.

Linear foreign body Obstruction in a 3-year-old FS Pot Bellied pig: Our November Case Of the Month 2015

The patient was presented for evaluation due to severe vomiting. The vomiting stopped but the patient was now anorexic. The patient was quiet with a thin body condition. CBC found a low WBC of 3.7. Blood chemistry found albumin 3.7, total protein 7.0, ALKP 43, BUN 43, and cholesterol 79.

Histiocytic sarcoma in a 10-year-old FS English Bulldog: Our Case Of the Month September 2015

A 10-year-old FS English Bulldog was presented due to diarrhea, decreased appetite, and vomiting 3-4 times in a day. An interstitial lung pattern was seen on radiographs. Upon physical examination the patient was QAR with a painful abdomen upon palpation. A CBC found WBC 18.8, neutrophils 15416, monocytes 1692, and 0 eosinophils. A blood chemistry […]

Hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome) in a year-old cat: Our Case Of the Month November 2015

An 8-year-old MN Ragdoll cat was presented for examination due to ADR. Blood chemistry found hypokalemia, elevated liver enzymes, hyponatremia, and a CPK of 11981. Urinalysis showed a specifi gravity of 1.039, pH 7.5, 3+ protein, RBC 11-20, and WBC 2-3.

A left-sided partial CCL rupture and chronic degenerative joint disease in a 6-year-old Brittany Spaniel: Our Case Of the Month October 2015

The patient was presented with a history of lameness in the left rear leg. Physical Exam was inconclusive regarding cranial drawer in the left stifle. 

CT: Hemangioscarcoma of the Nasal Cavities, Cranial Fossa, Frontal Sinuses and Left Orbita in a FS Canine: Our Case Of the Month August 2015

The patient was presented for significant swelling on the face and difficulty breathing. The patient recently had surgery to remove a tumor from the medial canthus of the left eye. The pathology report revealed a low-grade hemangiosarcoma. The surgical borders were not clear. There is now a round, slightly raised, firm mass on the bridge […]

CT: Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in a 2-year-old FS Chihuahua :Our Case Of the Month August 2015

Presented for Fanconi-like clinical signs. Ultrasound revealed possible liver shunt. Physical exam was unremarkable.

Sample Radiology case: Mandibular osteosarcoma in a 11 year old MN Labrador Retriever

History of osteosarcoma confirmed with biopsy. CT performed for surgical planning.

Hyperechoic mucosal layer in a 6-year-old FS Havanese: A forum post and Case Of the Month July 2015

A 6-year FS Havanese with history of vomiting (mostly at night and in morning) for a few weeks; no diarrhea. Recent bloodwork found ALB 16, TP 40, GLOB 24 with other parmaters WNL. A fecal was negative. Urine SG 1.035, no protein on chemstrip and urine pro:crea ratio was pending.

An 11-year-old FS Greyhound Orthopedic Bicep Ultrasound Study: Our Case Of the Month June 2015

An 11-year-old FS Greyhound was presented for recent left swelling at the humeral head, extending to radius/ulna/foot. This had happened once before in the past. No history of  fever, toxic insult, puncture wound, etc. However the dog loves to run through the owner’s property. Radiograph showed a swelling at left humeral head. VDIC suggested ultrasound […]

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