Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ureteral obstruction secondary to disseminated penicilliosis in a German shepherd dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Acierno, Michelle M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Acierno · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Abdominal ultrasonographic evaluation of a 2-year-old male German shepherd dog evaluated for weight loss demonstrated a right ureteral mass with ipsilateral hydronephrosis, hypoechoic splenic nodules, and hypoechoic and rounded lymph nodes. A fungal mat extending from the renal pelvis into the ureter secondary to disseminatedwas confirmed at necropsy.
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