Module 8- Adrenals

Question 1

12 YO MN DSH

History of wt loss

regarding the AUS findings, which of the following is/are true?

1. Left adrenal mass
2. abnormal left pancreatic duct dilation
3. full stomach w/ fluid distension
4. moderate abdominal effusion

Answer 1

1. Left adrenal mass

Question 2

8 YO FN DMH

Abdominal pain on palpation

regarding the AUS abnormalities of the adrenal gland, there is/are

1. mass invading right adrenal gland
2. focal invasion of caudal vena cava
3. hyperechoic nodueles in caudal pole of right adrenal gland

Answer 2

1. mass invading right adrenal gland
2. focal invasion of caudal vena cava

Question 3

12 YO MN Terrier

Inappetence & wt loss

changes seen in AUS are consistent with

1. bilateral adrenal tumors & mets to liver
2. pituitary dependent Cushing’s
3. Pheochromocytoma of left adrenal
4. tumor thrombosis from left adrenal

Answer 3

1. bilateral adrenal tumors & mets to liver

Question 4

12 YO FN Basset hound

History of vomiting & diarrhea

regarding the AUS changes, there is/are

1. left adrenal tumor/masses
2. right renal tumor/mass
3. normal left adrenal gland
4. chronic cystitis

Answer 4

1. left adrenal tumor/masses
2. right renal tumor/mass