A 15-month-old female spayed toy Poodle dog was presented for evaluation of vomiting and azotemia. Survey radiographs showed right renomegaly. During the dog’s ovariohysterectomy, the pedicle had been dropped.
Unilateral hydronephrosis with suspected ureteral stricture in a 1 year old FS Poodle
History
Comments
Exploratory surgery with right nephrectomy would be recommended.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Hydronephrosis, renal abscess, congenital kidney disease, obstructive uropathy, acute kidney injury (infectious, toxic, hypoxia).
DX
Unilateral hydronephrosis, suspect proximal ureteral stricture
Sampling
None
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Complete hydronephrosis. Proximal ureteral stricture suspected.
Image Interpretation
The left kidney was normal and measured 4.35 cm. The right kidney revealed complete hydronephrosis with echogenic debris. It measured 8.1 cm. The right ureter was dilated to the region approximately 3.0 cm caudal from the right renal pelvis. There was no visible parenchyma remaining in the right kidney.
Outcome
None
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Patient Information
Patient Name : Bella H
Age : 1 Year
Gender : Female, Spayed
Species : Canine
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Status : Complete
Code : 06_00250
Blood Chemistry
- Azotemia
Clinical Signs
- Vomiting
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