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Canine (Shih Tzu Mix) · Radiograph, Ultrasound — Abdomen
- Species
- Canine
- Breed
- Shih Tzu Mix
- Age
- 7 years
- Sex
- Male neutered
- Weight
- 11.8 kg
- Level
- Radiologist
Presenting complaint and brief history
The patient presented with shaking and two episodes of vomiting. Significant elevations in ALT (2,900 U/L) and ALP (4,420 U/L) were noted.
Diagnosis
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Obstructive choledocolith and arborizing hepatobiliary mineralization
Confirmed
Imaging findings
Large, well-defined, smoothly marginated ovoid strongly shadowing echogenic structure in the common bile duct, adjacent to the duodenal papilla, which is moderately enlarged. Arborizing echogenic foci present throughout the hepatobiliary tree. Mild peritoneal effusion.
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Contributed by
- Oren Ofer
DVM, DVSc, DACVR
40 cases
Educational use only — not clinical advice.
Cite this case
Ofer O. Obstructive choledocolith and arborizing hepatobiliary mineralization. Radabase case 8929ebd1. Retrieved 2026-10-08 from https://www.radabase.vet/case/8929ebd1-ccaf-4e7b-be1d-36b166b83d6b