Case Index - August 2004 - Case of the Month.
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Signalment: 10 year old male West Highland White Terrier
History: Previous surgical removal of a pancreatic insulinoma; now fever and vomiting 7 days post surgery.
Abdominal Ultrasound:
What are your findings?
What is your diagnosis?
Answer:
Ultrasonographic findings:
A 3.5 x 7 cm hypoechoic mass is present in the midabdomen, associated with the previously placed jejunostomy tube.
A mild amount of hypoechoic free fluid is present in the abdominal cavity.
The mesentery surrounding the pancreas is hyperechoic. The pancreas is enlarged and hypoechoic.
Ultrasonographic diagnosis:
- id-abdominal abscess.
- Peritonitis.
- Pancreatitis.
