Yvonne McGrotty - Clinical Examination on Case Study No.2

'Visceral mast cell tumour in a dog'

Case Study N0.2 by
Yvonne McGrotty BVMS, CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS.
Clinical Examination:
On clinical examination, the dog was dull but responsive and was underweight although the abdomen appeared to be distended. Abdominal palpation revealed a firm cranial abdomen and a fluid thrill consistent with free abdominal fluid. Respiratory effort was increased and lung sounds were harsh bilaterally. Mucous membranes were pink and moist and CRT was <2seconds. Marked hindlimb weakness was present with proprioceptive deficits, although it was difficult to determine whether this was associated with generalised weakness or a neurological deficit.

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