– Report Number: 1-5, **Formal Radiology Report** – Date: 2024/03/01

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Referring Veterinarian: Dr. SSS                  VET Referring Practice: AAA Vet Clinic

Pet owner Mrs./Mr.: E. S.,                              Patient: Jessica, Female Shih Tzu Terrier, 11 years old

Complaint: Lameness and reluctance to move for the past two days.

Requested Radiographic Study: Examination of lumbar spine, pelvis, and right and left hind limbs.

Modality: Radiology 

Images: The radiographic study includes abdominal and pelvic views, as well as lateral and VD views of the knee joints. The quality of the radiographs is satisfactory.

Findings:

Abdominal Radiographs:

– The kidneys appear smaller than normal and are not well visualized.

– Normal radiographic appearance of the stomach, bowels, urinary bladder, and other abdominal organs.

– No other radiographic abnormalities are detected.

Lumbar Vertebrae:

Note: lumbar vertebrae are included and there is evidence of generalized osteopenia. The spondylosis deformans is seen between L7 and sacrum.

Pelvis and Proximal Hind Limbs:

– Radiographic signs of joint disease evident in both hip and knee joints.

– No other abnormalities identified.

Diagnosis and Conclusion:

Abdominal Findings: Normal radiographic appearance with suspicion of renal disease.

Lumbar Vertebrae: Mild renal secondary hyperparathyroidism and spondylosis deformans.

Pelvis and Proximal Hind Limbs: Sever Osteoarthritis of the right and left Hip Knee Joints.

Recommendations:

Performing abdominal ultrasonography is essential and recommended.

Please feel free to contact me for further questions or consultation.

Prepared by a Veterinary Radiologist

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