Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy- Good Bye Flynny We will miss you

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Originally Posted by cheydogger

Maybe I missed this part, but did the vet give an opinion as to what type of tumor he thinks Flynn has.... Pheo vs. cortisol secreting adrenal tumor? I know high BP is very common in pheo's, but from what I have read,it can also be present in Cushing's disease.
They think pheo, because of position it starts in adrenal, ie medulla, combined with hypertension, plus normal cushing tests. His left adrenal is also enlarged but with no sign of tumour that they can tell, I need to do some more research on possible meaning of this, if anyone has any ideas I would love to hear them. He did mention that one thought would be concurrent pituitary cushings :eek::eek: but unlikely in his case as he has never had dilute urine, excessive urination, thirst and he fur is lovely, it grows back fast when he is shaved for scans plus his negative cush tests

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Hope that helps!

http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-stan...re-a-pet-issue

Here is an article about Flynn's surgeon. I like him!

Deep breaths and a lot of rest and cuddle time between now and Monday :)

Your doctor sounds like a winner :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

On Chey's radiology report it stated that the enlargement of the left adrenal gland may be a normal age related change or could represent co-existing PDH. Her right was 3.27 cm and the left was 1.48 a little over a month ago. That is my two cents about the left adrenal gland being enlarged also.

What are his adrenal measurements? Did Flynn ever have an ACTH test?

Ro

You should do the news article. That is awesome!

I read the doctors article. Nice!! I can't believe some people think dogs are disposable!!!

yes do the article!!!! more will relate to you than you know!!!!! AND to help make others realize and be aware how to be an advocate for what does not have a voice! The meaning of our furbabies in our lives is superior, what they offer us is so incredible that it cant be measured. Humans have ALOT to learn from our four legged blessings. I am going to pm you to offer you my cell phone number so you can text, call, whatever you need as the next couple of weeks pass. There is no hour to late or to early if you need someone please get in touch with me.

HI Ro

Here are Flynn's adrenal measurements, he is a smaller dog than Chey is so I guess they differ?? Further consideration of the scan leads them to think the "impression of nodule" on left is in fact not a nodule but more of a plump gland.

Ultrasound: The left adrenal gland is enlarged at the caudal pole (0.89cm) with the impression of a 0.5cm hyperechoic nodule within. The right adrenal gland is also enlarged (1.1cm caudal pole, 1.5cm cranial pole).

I do not have formal CT report from Tuesday, but surgeon measured the right adrenal while he was showing me the scan and it was 1.8cm including the tumour. So I guess that is one thing in Flynn's favour, it is not a huge tumour.

I have been out to a department Christmas lunch at a winery, it was lovely. But a big lunch with a couple of glasses of wine and now I'm ready for a cup of tea and a lie down :rolleyes: and its only 5pm! Flynn has had a lovely afternoon pottering in the garden with his Nana.

Thanks for your comments everyone, and for your mobile number Stormee that is very kind of you :)

I think a good weekend with Christmas parties at wineries is exactly what the doctor ordered for you! You needed a bit of a slow down too. I'm sure Flynn had a lovely time with his Nana. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Right, I am up and ready to face the day. We are leaving here in about 6hrs to drive down so he can be nice and settled and not have to get up too early tomorrow. I am usually pretty good in a crisis lol so I have my calm face on and feeling very positive today :)