Case study: Otis

12-year-old male neutered Catahoula mix

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Case background:

Presenting for an annual wellness exam.
History of subcutaneous hemangiosarcoma, which was removed 2 years ago.
Other than this, Otis is doing well at home.

Physical exam: Moderate dental tartar, Grade 1 murmur (new), Mild arthritic changes to the hips and elbows
As part of the wellness exam, Dr. Sue ran minimum database blood work as well as Nu.Q ^® Vet Cancer Test
TPR within normal limits

CBC: Stress leukogram, slightly low platelets: 192,000
HW Test and Fecal float: Negative
Chemistry Panel: Mildly elevated globulins: 4.6
Urinalysis: No significant findings

Otis’s Nu.Q^® Vet Cancer Test results

Results at the Orange level are consistent with an increased risk of cancer in healthy animals over the age of 1 year, and all genders
The Nu.Q ^® Vet Cancer Test identifies patients; however, confirmatory diagnostics should be used to confirm the suspicion of cancer
Review medical history for previous inflammatory conditions, surgeries, or familial cancer history

Results interpretation and post-test actions download

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RESULT: ORANGE LEVEL/HIGH RISK

What to do next?

Proceed to a full work up:
- Chest radiographs
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Refer/advanced imaging – fully body CT
- Following further scans and diagnostics, Dr. Sue found a metastatic lesion on thoracic radiographs
- AUS: 6 cm splenic mass

ultrasound

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