scholarly journals Case Report : Urolith Surgical Removal in a Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) (LAPORAN KASUS : BEDAH PENGELUARAN BATU KANTUNG KEMIH PADA SEEKOR IGUANA HIJAU (IGUANA IGUANA))

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Puveanthan Nagappan Govendan ◽  
I Gusti Made Ananthawijaya ◽  
Anak Agung Gede Jayawarditha
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Urinary Bladder ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Healthy Animal ◽  
Iguana Iguana ◽  
Green Iguana ◽  
Radio Imaging ◽  
Urate Secretion

Two years old male Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) weighing 1.3 kilograms presented with a swelling mass in the abdomen. Clinical signs, palpation and radiography images indicated urolith in the urinary bladder. The mass was radiopaque and had a width of 37 mm and a length of 41 mm. Clinical findings, examination and radio-imaging confirmed urolithiasis in the urinary bladder. Coeliotomy and cystotomy were performed to remove the urolith. Two days after surgery, the iguana regained its appetite and normal urate secretion was observed. Prognosis is good when surgery is performed on a healthy animal.

Development of renal adenocarcinoma in a ferret with renal cortical cysts (Mustela putorius furo)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Amanda D. Wong ◽  
Delphine Laniesse ◽  
Alex zur Linden ◽  
Ameet Singh ◽  
Leonardo Susta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Renal Cysts ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Mustela Putorius ◽  
Initial Examination ◽  
Contralateral Kidney ◽  
Renal Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ct ◽  
Mustela Putorius Furo

Abstract CASE DESCRIPTION A 5.5-year-old 0.929-kg spayed female domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) underwent serial abdominal ultrasonographic and clinicopathologic examinations after multiple renal cysts were detected bilaterally during a routine examination. CLINICAL FINDINGS The ferret was apparently healthy at the start of the monitoring period and had no clinical signs for > 20 months. Four months after the initial examination, the largest cyst became increasingly mineralized; 17 months after detection, it had increased in size and become amorphous, and the ferret’s plasma BUN concentration was mildly high. Within 21 months after the first visit, a nodule was detectable, and hydronephrosis developed in the kidney with the largest cyst. Findings for fine-needle aspirates from the nodule were consistent with renal carcinoma. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME Contrast-enhanced CT revealed severe unilateral nephromegaly with no contrast uptake in the affected ureter. Following surgical removal of the affected kidney, histologic examination identified renal adenocarcinoma replacing the entire renal cortex and medulla. The ferret was euthanized postoperatively because of declining condition. On necropsy, metastasis to a mesenteric lymph node was identified; comorbidities included 2 other neoplasms and acute, severe injury of the contralateral kidney. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Neoplastic transformation of a renal cyst was suspected in the ferret of this report on the basis of observed ultrasonographic changes over time and extensive infiltration of the neoplasm throughout the affected kidney. Renal cysts are linked to renal neoplasia in other species, and the findings for this patient supported the need for periodic monitoring of renal cysts in ferrets.

scholarly journals Incidental Giant Cystic Phaeochromocytoma: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A137-A137
Author(s):  
Gabriel Fernando Dultra Bastos ◽  
Camila Kruchewsky Falcão ◽  
Maria Creusa de Albuquerque Lins Rolim
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Adrenal Mass ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Orotracheal Intubation ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Intimate Contact ◽  
Abdomen Ct

Abstract Background: This case report describes a large sporadic benign phaeochromocytoma with classic symptoms and an unexpected SARS-CoV-2 virus contagious during the first pandemic wave. Clinical Case: A 61-years-old healthy man was admitted in the hospital emergency with hypertension, facial flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting and tremors. The patient presented hypertensive encephalopathy requiring orotracheal intubation. During the procedure, after rocuronium administration, the arterial pressure levels suddenly incresead more. An abdomen CT performed for vomiting investigation showed a mass in the left upper quadrant measuring 12.3 x 8.1 x 11.4 cm, central cystic area and sparse coarse calcifications, solid component density of 30 UH in the non-contrast phase and absolut washout of 48%, suggesting phaeochromocytoma (FEO) etiology. The patient renal function impaired and hemodialysis was required as replacement therapy. Even with small amount of urine available for exams, 24h urine tests were compatible with FEO diagnosis: (normetanephrines above 4260 mcg/L, n< 732 mcg/L, 250 mL of urine). Considering the severity of symptoms, a chest CT scan was provided, not demonstrating any metastatic disease. Parenteral antihypertensive medication to manage blood pressure was required and this withdraw was reached after the introduction of prazosin 2 mg twice a day. After adequate preoperative preparation, the surgical removal was performed. Systolic BP intraoperative fluctuations occurred, with variations between 70 and 210mmHg. Splenectomy was necessary due the intimate contact with the adrenal mass. No obvious metastases were observed. The anatomopathological showed a 390 grams adrenal mass confirming FEO (PASS score 5). Genetic panel for phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma with complete sequencing found no pathogenic variants in any of the 22 genes analyzed, suggesting sporadic etiology. The patient got infected with COVID-19 after a family visitor confirmed by molecular test. He developed mild respiratory symptoms, delaying his hospital discharge. He was released seven weeks after surgery with complete kidney recover function using low doses of prazosin. Plasma metanephrines and normetanephrines were normal. Conclusion: Phaeochromocytoma is a rare disease with no specific clinical signs and symptoms. It implies in potentially lethal cardiovascular complications, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the other hand it is a curable illness through the surgical tumor removal. Attention should be paid to high blood pressure levels even after the tumor is removed which can be justified by the remaining vascular hypertrophy as long as the suspicion of malignant FEO is excluded.

scholarly journals First Autochthonous Infection of a Cat with Dirofilaria immitis in Austria

Pathogens ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa-Maria Kulmer ◽  
Maria Sophia Unterköfler ◽  
Hans-Peter Fuehrer ◽  
Varvara Janovska ◽  
Matus Pagac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Dirofilaria Immitis ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
Heartworm Disease ◽  
History Of ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Right

This case report is about a seven-year-old male neutered European Shorthair cat infected by Dirofilaria immitis as the first reported autochthonous Dirofilaria immitis infection in Austria. There was no history of periods abroad. Echocardiography showed suspected D. immitis in the right cardiac chamber with increased pulmonary pressure and ascites. Surgical removal of the heartworms was performed. Twenty adult heartworms were removed by transvenous jugular approach under general anesthesia and stored in 4% formalin. Five out of 20 specimens were examined via light and stereomicroscopy and feline heartworm infection was confirmed. Amplification of a 203 bp or 724 bp fragment of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene was unsuccessful. After surgery the cat developed acute renal failure but recovered quickly. One year later, the cat underwent a control examination including echocardiography and blood work. There were no more D. immitis detectable at echocardiography. Lung pressure was mildly increased. Complete blood count and creatinine were unremarkable. The Knott’s test and Dirofilaria-Antigen-test produced negative results. The cat did not show any clinical signs during the follow-up period. The aim of this case report is to highlight the growing risk of acquiring infection with D. immitis not only for Austrian dogs, but also for cats. This case report represents the first report of autochthonous D. immitis infection in Austria. Moreover, even if the prognosis in cats with caval syndrome due to feline heartworm disease is guarded to poor, surgical removal of the filariae can be a successful treatment option.

scholarly journals Splenic Leiomyoma in Dog

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Magas ◽  
Katarzyna Szczepańska ◽  
Maurycy Jankowski ◽  
Dorota Bukowska ◽  
Paweł Antosik
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Case ◽  
Benign Tumor ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Smooth Muscles ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Benign Lesions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Tumor Lesion

AbstractLeiomyoma is a benign tumour, originating from smooth muscles cells. This tumor commonly involves the uterus, vagina, stomach, intestine, urinary bladder and other organs. Only a few cases of splenic leiomyoma in dogs have been reported in the available literature. Much more frequently malignant leiomyosarcoma was found. The aim of this study was to compile rare clinical case of splenic leiomyoma in dog, which developed with no clinical signs and no abnormalities in blood findings. A 14-year-old, spayed bitch was examined with ultrasonography, where lesions on the spleen were identified. Based on the clinical findings (blood test in norm, no metastases in X-ray examination) surgical removal of spleen was recommended. Two fragments of tumors were prepare for histopathological examination. The lesion was described as smooth muscle benign tumor, therefore a diagnosis of leiomyoma was made. About a year after splenectomy no signs of metastases were present in a ultrasound and X-ray examinations. This report indicates the necessity of taking the occurrence of benign lesions in the spleen into account. Splenectomy based on the presence of tumor lesion should be associated with histopathological examination to identify the nature of change. This clinical case, despite a marked morphological lesion shown during intraoperative examination, was benign with successful prognosis.

Adhesions of small intestine and urinary bladder to fracture callus within the pelvic canal in two dogs

2009 ◽  
Vol 22 (02) ◽  
pp. 163-165
Author(s):  
S. Yudelevitch
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Urinary Bladder ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Pelvic Fractures ◽  
Pubic Bone ◽  
Fracture Callus ◽  
First Case ◽  
Luminal Narrowing ◽  
Bone Callus

SummaryIn this case report, we report on two cases of pelvic fractures with uncommon complications that resulted from adhesions of the small intestine to the fracture callus in dogs. The most likely cause of the clinical signs in the first case was adhesions between a segment of the jejunum and a coccygeal callus which resulted in luminal narrowing. This was further complicated by small obstructing trichobezoars. In case 2, which was admitted with incontinence, adhesions were found between fractured pubic bone callus and both the urinary bladder and a segment of the jejunum.

scholarly journals Papillary Adenocarcinoma of the descending colon in a dog: case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 830-834
Author(s):  
M.G.P.A. Ferreira ◽  
J.O. Ribeiro ◽  
A.L. Pascoli ◽  
N.P. Reis-Filho ◽  
T. Beluque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Adjuvant Chemotherapy ◽  
Clinical Condition ◽  
Surgical Procedure ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Papillary Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Previous Diagnosis ◽  
Adenocarcinoma Of The Colon ◽  
Descending Colon

ABSTRACT The aim of this report was to describe the clinical findings and therapeutic management of a case of papillary adenocarcinoma of the descending colon in a Beagle. The patient presented soft stools, haematochezia, tenesmus, and dyschezia. Clinical examination revealed alterations on the ultrasonographic features of the descending colon suggestive of colitis and neoplasia. Following local mass resection, histopathology analysis revealed mild lymphoplasmocytic enteritis and papillary adenocarcinoma of the colon. Enterectomy for tumoral resection and biopsy of locoregional lymph nodes were carried out. Subsequent to the surgical procedure, it was possible to confirm the previous diagnosis and the tumor was classified as intestinal intraluminal papillary adenocarcinoma, with incomplete surgical margins. Adjuvant chemotherapy was performed using carboplatin, cyclophosphamide, and piroxicam, leading to remission of clinical signs and absence of any clinical or imaging alterations compatible with the patient’s previous clinical condition.

scholarly journals Respiratory manifestation of yellow nail syndrome: a case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (12) ◽  
pp. 030006052110633
Author(s):  
Shan Xu ◽  
Xiaohong Wu
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Rare Disorder ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Yellow Nail Syndrome

Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare disorder, and diagnosis is based on the clinical findings and the exclusion of other possible causes; the pathogenesis is poorly understood. YNS can be an isolated condition or associated with other diseases; however, YNS associated with multiple myeloma (MM) is rare. A 53-year-old male patient presented with coughing and shortness of breath, and he was diagnosed with YNS with MM. He underwent chemotherapy and achieved a good response. Although the etiology of YNS remains unknown, treating the underlying disease may help prevent or relieve the clinical signs.

scholarly journals Fatal Disseminated Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection in a Captive Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-370
Author(s):  
Jovana Šupić ◽  
Emina Rešidbegović ◽  
Amira Koro ◽  
Sead Hadžiabdić ◽  
Majda Golob ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽  
Susceptibility Testing ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing ◽  
Accurate Identification ◽  
Iguana Iguana ◽  
Green Iguana ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection

Abstract Infections with various bacteria, especially gram-negative aerobes, are a well-recognized problem in captive cold-blooded animals with immunocompromised health status, or in those kept under poor conditions. Pseudomonas is one of the most represented genera. Here, we present a case of fatal disseminated infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a captive green iguana kept at the “Pionirska dolina” Zoo in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. At necropsy, severe stomatitis, pneumonia, hepatitis and nephritis, accompanied with focally extensive dermatitis were observed. Histopathology revealed multifocal necrosis in various visceral organs. Culture and subsequent MALDI-TOF MS analysis were conducted to identify the isolate as P. aeruginosa. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing revealed a wide susceptibility of the isolate, however applied therapy was instilled too late in the presented case. This case demonstrates the significance of timely and accurate identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacterial isolates implicated in the pathology of captive reptiles. The importance of monitoring the adequate environmental conditions (enclosure temperature, humidity and conformation), health status and possible clinical signs of illness are highlighted.

Madelung's disease – a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (6) ◽  
pp. 260-264
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Laboratory Methods ◽  
Madelung's Disease ◽  
Madelung’S Disease ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Biopsy Examination ◽  
Large Formation

Introduction: Madelung’s disease is a rare illness manifested by the uncontrollable proliferation of unencapsulated adipose tissue which accumulates symmetrically in the hypodermis in the area of the neck, shoulders, back and thighs. As part of differential diagnosis it is necessary to investigate tumours in the area of the neck, dysfunction of the thyroid gland, Cushing’s syndrome and rare lipomatosis. Case report: In the case report, the authors present the case of a 52-year-old male patient with a large formation on the neck, trunk and the scrotal area. A suspicion of liposarcoma was expressed based on the imaging examinations performed. Results: Excisions of tumorous loci on several occasions were indicated for the patient. Lipomas without abnormalities were proven in all histological examinations. Conclusion: The diagnosis of Madelung’s disease is based on the clinical findings, imaging (computed tomography − CT, magnetic resonance imaging − MRI) and biopsy examination. Laboratory methods tend to focus rather on associated internal diseases. Treatment is only symptomatic and consists in surgical removal of the foci. However, it is often associated with the risk of recurrence.

scholarly journals Pelvic osteosarcoma ressection in a bitch: case report

2009 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.A. Rodrigues ◽  
C. Faraco ◽  
R. Oliveira ◽  
S. Cheuiche ◽  
F.S. Teixeira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Bone Cancer ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Painful Mass

An osteosarcoma involving the pelvis was diagnosed in a 9-year-old neutered Labrador bitch. The clinical signs manifested by the patient before surgical removal of the tumor included urinary difficulty, dyschezia, and inconstant non-weight-bearing on the hindlimbs. These signs were linked to the localization of the tumor, which was identified as a firm and painful mass of the size of an orange in the caudal abdomen. The favorable short term clinical results after surgery and carboplatin chemotherapy showed that the association of these approaches can be employed to manage discomfort inflicted by tumor and, therefore improve the quality of life of patient of bone cancer.

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