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Cranial Abdomen Mass

A 16-year-old FS DSH cat with history of diabetes and hyperthyroidism was presented due to vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia. Physical exam found poor body condition and weight loss. Urinalysis showed SG of 1.017, proteinuria, and hematuria. A coagulation panel was mildly elevated.

Abdominal Distension

An intact male mixed breed dog was presented for evaluation of 4-5 days of progressive abdominal distension. Abnormalities on laboratory work were heartworm positive and anemia. Survey radiographs showed cardiomegaly and a possible abdominal mass.

Pheochromocytoma in a 8 year old FS mixed breed dog.

An 8-year-old FS mixed breed dog was referred for partial anorexia and mild lethargy. Mild painful cranial abdomen was noted on physical exam. CBC and chemistry panel were unremarkable. Urinalysis revealed 3+ proteinuria with isosthenuria. Blood pressure was 220 mm Hg.

GI Tract and Abdominal Mass

The patient is a canine Boxer, NM, 5 years of age presented to the clinic by a rescue organization. The patient was emaciated, vomiting and anorexic. Bloodwork was unremarkable. Physical exam revealed a mid abdominal thickening potentially of intestinal origin. Lateral radiograph revealed a mid cranial abdominal mass with mass effect upon the intestinal tract […]

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Adrenal Mass

The patient is a 12-year-old spayed female Jack Russell Terrier. The abdomen was progressively swollen on presentation. Only minor anemia was present with otherwise normal blood work. Chest radiographs reveal normal heart size and normal lung fields. 1-2 liters of ascites had been drained from this patient weekly after abdominal tap revealed modified transudate fluid. […]

Case Study of the Month June 2013

Imaging by Lindquist DMV, DABVP, Cert. IVUSS. Sonogram (Thorax): Snowy A 13-year-old hyperthyroid SF DSH was presented for “not doing right” and anorexia. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were left shift leukocytosis and elevated ALT activity (698). The patient was treated symptomatically with Cerenia, Covenia, Enrofloxacin, and Buprenex.

Ultrasound-Machine Adjustments Made Easy

This first installment has to do with ultrasound machine adjustments made easy There are several key factors in creating good, interpretable images. Patient prep, physics, physical mechanics (yours and the patient’s). And did I mention physics?  But it is at times difficult to keep those factors in mind when your patient is, well, impatient; or […]

The Importance of a Proper Diagnosis

Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ and Scott Fausel, VMD Ally, a 10 year old female spayed DSH, had been hiding under the bed. She was presented with a 3 day history of vomiting, anorexia and lethargy. Her physical exam was within normal limits (including rectal temperature) except for a tense abdomen. Blood work revealed increased […]

Exploring Gallbladder Disease and Mucocele

A 10 year-old M/C Sheltie is presented for vague signs including ADR, vomiting and anorexia. Physical Exam: On physical exam, the patient is quiet but alert and responsive.  He is clearly icteric with some abdominal pain. Preop blood work: Blood work was performed to investigate liver function.  After the blood sample was drawn, the patient was placed […]

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