Module 10- Doppler

Question 1

12 YO FN Mixed breed

history of abdominal swelling

regarding the vessels located in the retroperitoneal space, there is/are

1. multiple extrahepatic portosystemic varices
2. single intrahepatic PSS
3. Cystic calculi

Answer 1

1. multiple extrahepatic portosystemic varices

Question 2

1 YO FI Lab

Head pressing after meal

differentials regarding the vascular changes seen would include which of the following:

1. right intrahepatic PSS
2. portocaval portosystemic shunt, extrahepatic
3. extrahepatic PSS (portoazygous)
4. multiple acquired extrehaptic shunts

Answer 2

1 . right intrahepatic PSS

Question 3

5 YO FN Yorkie

Elevated BA

Differentials regarding the hepatic changes include:

1. right intrahepatic PSS
2. Extrahepatic PSS
3. multiple extrahepatic PSS

Answer 3

2. Extrahepatic PSS

Question 4

8 MO FN Cairn Terrier

History of diarrhea

aside from the vascular anomoly, the other major finding is

1. an intusscusception
2. bilateral nephroliths
3. cystic calculi
4. mucocele

Answer 4

1. an intusscusception

Question 5

8 YO MN Pointer

Hx of abdominal swelling

the abnormal changes seen in the liver include which of the following:

1. GB wall thickening
2. abscence of portal vasculature
3. intrahepatic BD dilation

Answer 5

1. GB wall thickening

Question 6

10 YO MN Terrier

hx of peripheral edema & lack of femoral pulses

Regarding the AUS, the conclusion regarding the aorta would be:

1. thrombosis of terminal caudal abdominal aorta
2. aortic anysurym
3. aortic dissection
4. aortic mineralization w/endocrinopathy

Answer 6

1. thrombosis of terminal caudal abdominal aorta