International Veterinary Ultrasound Society

Case of the Month - March 2003

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Signalment:
3 year old, female spayed Pit Bull Terrier with a 3 day history of progressive anorexia and 1 day history of hematuia.
Initial differentials?

Image is a sagittal plane of the urinary bladder

Describe the abnormalities
What are your differentials?
Testing considerations

Ultrasound findings:

Generalized hyperechoic bladder wall thickening (approximately 1 cm throughout entire bladder)
The thickening is slightly irregular in the deepest portion of the image with hypoechoic central position surrounded by a hyperechoic rim.

Differentials:

Cystitis
Transitional Cell Carcinoma
Mural Hemorrhage

Testing Considerations:

Urinalysis
Thoracic radiographs
Coagulation panel (physical examination for signs of petechiae, etc.)

Diagnosis:

This dog was found to have very elevated clotting times consistent with Warfarin intoxication. The bladder wall thickening resolved at a rate of 1mm/day with Vitamin K therapy. A repeat US in 1 week was normal.

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News

Meeting:
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Certificate:
Dr. Doug Casey has successfully completed the IVUSS Ultrasound Certificate Program, which includes didactic training, case submission, practical exam and a written final examination.

Congratulations Doug!

IVUSS Election Results:
President: Doug Casey
President Elect: Eric Lindquist
Certification Program Coordinator: Gretchen Rowe
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