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Intestinal Adenocarcinoma (view source)
Revision as of 08:37, 18 August 2009
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===Physical Examination===
===Physical Examination===
* An abdominal mass may be palpable
* A mass may also be palpable via digital examination
* Cats may also be dehydrated
===Haematology and Biochemistry===
Abnormalities observed include:
* Anaemia
* Leukocytosis
* Left shift
* Monocytosis
* Hypoproteinemia
* Raised hepatic enzymes
* High cholesterol
* Raised BUN - may be due to concurrent renal insufficiency, dehydration or absorption following intestinal bleeding
===Abdominal Radiography===
* An abdominal mass may be visible with plain radiography
* Alternatively evidence of obstruction may be observed
* Poor serosal detail may be apparent
* Contrast radiography can be useful for localising masses, revealing obstructions and filling defects and for intestinal areas more difficult to visualise via ultrasonography due to the accumulation of air.