Blood and bone marrow smears from a steer Case information An 8 month old Holstein steer presented with bloat and lethargy. On physical examination, there were petechial hemorrhages on the gums and tongue. Abnormal eructation sounds were noted during the examination. A CBC was performed with results summarized below (Table 1), including images from the […]

Nasal mass in a cat   Case information A 12 year-old, female spayed, domestic shorthair cat was presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals for a recheck examination for worsening nasal congestion. The cat historically had episodic nasal congestion for 3 years, which responded to treatment with azithromycin. Over the past seven months, the

Perilimbal mass in a horse   Case information A 6 year-old male castrated Quarter Horse from Montana was presented to the submitting veterinarian in Kansas for a mass on the right eye that the owner believed had been present since the horse was purchased eight months ago. On the right eye, the mass arose from

Photomicrographs of a urine sample from a dog   Case information A 6 year old castrated male Akita presented with a one year history of persistent polyuria and polydipsia, that was unresponsive to antibiotic (Amoxicillin) treatment. The dog was difficult to examine, but appeared painful on abdominal palpation. Ultrasonographic imaging showed a diffusely thickened bladder

Photomicrographs of a fine needle aspirate from a femur mass in a dog   Case information A 6 year old spayed female Labrador Retriever presented with a 2 month history of intermittent left hind limb lameness and a one day history of edema in that limb. Treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs resulted in

Photomicrographs of a fine needle aspirate of an adrenal mass in a ferret   Case information The patient, a six year-old male castrated ferret, presented with a 1.5 month history of progressive, pruritic alopecia that started on the tail and spread to other areas of the body. The patient had a history of chronic pruritic

Photomicrographs of blood smear from a red-tail boa   Case information A 5 year old male red-tail boa (boa constrictor) presented for weight loss. The snake had been completely inappetent for 6 to 7 months. The veterinarian submitted blood and feces to the Animal Health Diagnostic Center, associated with Cornell University, for a CBC and

Bicavitary effusion in a cat   Case information A 3 to 4 year old female spayed Maine Coon cat presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals Emergency Service for respiratory distress. The owner reported that she began hiding and acting unusual 3 days prior. The owner had also noted her having some increased respiratory

Enlarged jejunal lymph node in a red-necked wallaby   Case information A 1.5-year-old, castrated, male red-necked wallaby presented for a one-week history of inappetance, depression, and diarrhea. The primary veterinarian had administered penicillin to no effect. The wallaby was housed in a fenced, outdoor enclosure with limited exposure to wild animals. The owners had an

Photomicrographs of a fine needle aspirate from an epiglottic mass in a dog   Case information An 11 year old male neutered Cavalier King Charles Spaniel presented for evaluation and treatment of periodontal disease. Upon intubation, a mass was observed arising from the dorsal surface of his epiglottis, extending laterally towards the right lateral commissure.