13 year old female neutered DSHA with hematuria

by Allison Zwingenberger on March 12, 2007

Here’s today’s case. It’s a 13 year old female neutered domestic short haired cat with history of hematuria.Case of the Day

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TorontoVet March 12, 2007 at 7:56 pm

There is severe rt renomegaly. The L kidney also appears more plump/round than normal.
DDx for renomegaly include neoplasia, hydronephrosis, and pyelonephritis. Pyelo would NOT cause such severe enlargment. I think it’s either of the two first ddx.

Clifford

Allison Zwingenberger March 13, 2007 at 4:37 pm

Yes, it is severe renomegaly, and unlikely to be caused solely by pyelonephritis. I agree that the left kidney is abnormal in shape as well, though it doesn’t appear enlarged in length. Check the MIRC site for the answer.

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