June

 

Signalment Species

Presenting Complaint

• Anorexia of several days duration after escaping from the yard. Possible ingestion of garbage. Foreign material within feces.

Physical Examination

• Rectal temperature = 104F, Heart Rate = 130 bpm, Respiratory Rate = 30 bpm
  Lethargic
  Tick found on left ear pinna
  Hematochezia with mucous
  Small red mass within anus

Plan

• CBC/Chemistry – increased ALP (1477 U/L), hyperglobulinemia (4.3 g/dl), hypercholesterolemia (371 mg/dl), stress leukogram, hyperproteinemia (8.7 g/dl), increased fibrinogen (700 mg/dl)
  Abdominal Radiographs – What are your radiographic findings and impressions?

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Figure 1: Ventrodorsal Cranial Abdomen

Figure 2: Ventrodorsal Caudal Abdomen

Interpretation

• Radiographic findings and impressions

Case Follow-Up

• Further diagnostics and final diagnosis