C09980420 / invoice 10000
Species:CANINE
Breed:Maltese Cross
Age (years):12
Diagnosis or signs:Ultrasound + Stim Test
Consult notes
Animal clinical history (3 most recent)
2026-03-03T00:00:00Z 11:11 AM
History: Toby presents today for abdominal USPrevious hx:- 2015 --> hx GGT elevations- 2021 --> heart murmur 2/6- 2023 --> splenic mass - ARH sx - benign- 2024 --> dermal lumps removed - cutaneous haemangio- 2025 --> Judd echo - gr 1 MMVD - no meds____________________________________________________EDFU normally, no recent V+/D+No current medicationsFasted since last night (6pm 2/3/26)UTD vaccination/worming/flea/tick preventionInsured with Pet Insurance AusPrior anaesthetics – no known issues/concerns No known history of allergiesExamination: BARMM pink, moist CRT 1-2 secHR 120, no murmur/arrhythmia notedRR 32, normal effort, normal bronchovesicular sounds Temp: 38.3oCLaboratory: 23/2/26Haematology: PLT 501Biochemistry: Cr 0.04, ALP 169, ALT 136, CK 516, Amy 273, GGT 25, T4 low (11)Urinalysis - WNLAssessment: Fit for procedureASA Grade II-IIISurgery:Premedication: -- 0.2mg/kg butorphanol (0.3ml) IM @ 0858-- 4mcg/kg medetomidine (0.06ml) IM @ 0858Good level sedationInduction:-- Alfaxan 2mg/kg IV (1ml) @ 1016 slow to effectInduction agent given slow IV to induce anaesthesia. Multi parameter monitoring throughout - record attached.Consent has been given by the client to proceed with this treatment - Yes GX Brochure "Caring for your pet after surgery" given - YesUltrasound : - Bilateral adrenal enlargement- pancreas normal- prostate mild enlargement - desexed late?DDx: cushings (PDH) Dr Josh King advised Clopidogrel - 37.5mg PO SID due to L phenicoabdominal vein reduced blood flow - possible risk thromboembolic events (****PLEASE STOP FOR A WEEK IF EVER NEED SX IN FUTURE***) - 40-80% dogs will be hypertensive --- 03/03/2026 11:20:55 RNG:Called O and advised of US preliminary findings + bloods/clinical symptoms possible cushings ( O reports previous test - not indicative - cant see on file?) - advised ACTH stim test - given estimate - O consentTreatment: Bloods drawn at 11:07 - T=00.3ml Synacthen given IVBloods drawn at 12:07 T = 1Sent to IDEXXPlan: Discussed risks/complications pre/post procedure – minor: hypotension/hypothermia, haemorrhage, major: adverse drug reaction and death.Await ACTH stim test resultsGiven VIN handouts - cushings, diagnosis/tx, treatment, testing, clopidogrel Vital Signs Weight: 14.5; HeartRate: 120; DentalGrade: 1; RespirationRate: 32; Temperature: 38.3; CRT: 1-2; MMColour: pink; BodyScore: 5;
2026-02-25T00:00:00Z 8:04 AM
Reason: UA And Blood Idexx Results SK Appointment Notes: Special payment terms exist, Overdue remindersTAHPC + Urinalysis results returned:RETIC ABS 128 x10^9/L 10 - 110 HMCV 78 fL 59 - 76 HMCHC 313 g/L 326 - 392 LPLT 501 x10^9/L 143 - 448 H CREA 0.04 mmol/L 0.05 - 0.13 LALP 169 IU/L 1 - 150 HALT 136 IU/L 16 - 90 HCK 516 IU/L 73 - 510 HAMYL 273 IU/L 333 - 1500 LGGT 25 IU/L 0 - 9 HTT4 11 nmol/L 13 - 52 LUrinalysis: COLOUR STRAW TRANS CLEAR USG 1.017 GLU NEGATIVEBIL NEGATIVE KET NEGATIVE HGB NEGATIVE pH 7.0 PRO NEGATIVE UROBIL NORMAL (3.2 umol/L) RBC/HPF < 5 /HPF (<5) WBC/HPF < 5 /HPF (<5) CASTS Nil seen BACTERIA Nil seen FAT Seen EPI CELLS Few squamous cells SPERM Nil seen CRYSTAL Nil seen DEBRIS Nil seen Interpretation:Significant changes in liver enzymes inc marked increase in GGT - not totally consistent with Cushings - query hepatobiliary disease (neoplasia? Vs hepatitis, infectious, toxic vs other)Changes in CBC consistent with previous test in 2025, no significant changesLow TT4 - euthyroid sick vs true thyroid diseaseNo evidence of urinary disease or abnormal kidney function on urinalysisPlan:Abdominal ultrasound indicated over LDDST at this time, as Cushings lower on diagnostic suspicion now. Could look at doing AU/S and ACTH stim same day.--- 25/02/2026 15:03:46 NKN:Spoke with O over the phone, keen to go ahead with U/S, have booked in with Josh next week Vital Signs
2026-02-23T00:00:00Z 5:20 PM
Appointment Notes: Booked via Petbarn App: 19/02/2026 17:48:36 PMBooking Type: Health CheckBooking Notes: General health check, concerns about loss of muscle strength in rear and bladder control. Also need a desexing certificate/confirmation for registration.NUrse:LMM O was away for a couple of months, come back and feel spine and ribs, so thinks lost weight (previously weighed at 17kg)Has spent last 3 moths outside, now inside dog again, now urinating inside, even when laying downExcessive drinking and eating No V or D+Prevention: UTD Nexgard spectraHistory:Was previously warned of cushings being possibility in his future based on bloods (?)Urination - seems to be sudden, without warning, wets himself, bedding etc. Large volume. Frequent. PD, polyphagicCoat is thinning out as wellHas pevious history of haemangiosarcoma, wants belly checkedKnown HM - MMVD, had echo done a while agoExamination: Mentation: BAR, friendlyEyes: nil blepharospasm/erythema/dischargeEars: R ear moderate waxy brown discharge, L ear nil erythema/dischargeOral: grade 1 dental disease, MM pale pink and moistCVS: grade 3/6 HM, nil arrhythmia, strong pulseResp: normal bronchovesicular sounds, nil nasal dischargeAbdo: soft, comfortable, no abnormalities palpableMSK: nil lameness, no pain/swelling noted, normal ROM all limbs, no pain on spinal palpation, moderate muscle wastage over body - more pronounced hips + spine, but also noted along shoulders + sagittal crestInteg: Thinning, rough coat, almost complete hair loss over HLs, ~2mm round raised red cutaneous lump ventral bellyNeuro: normal mentation, no obvious deficitsUrogen: no obvious abnormalitiesLNs: popliteal, prescapular, mandibular WNLLaboratory: Bloods taken for TAHPC, urine sent for urinalysis (end of day, no time to run in house, free catch)Assessment: Suspicion of Cushings high, cannot rule out other liver/kidney/metabolic disorders, need to assess for UTI etcConcerned that lump is HSA given history - can't anaesthetise until suspect Cushings is under controlPlan:TAHPC + urinalysis today, briefly discussed Cushings w O. If results suggest Cushings, LDDST next step, O okay with this plan, but will be pending blood results. Need to send estimate for LDDST--- 25/02/2026 11:42:40 AM KHB:Examinations - 24/02/2026 11:42:22 AM DLW Deferred: NN to callwith IDEXX CJ Resolved - Vital Signs Weight: 14.5;
Previous claim history (4)
| Date | Claim # | Diagnosis |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-17 | C6556151 | MASS LESION - SPLENIC |
| 2023-11-16 | C6535683 | MASS LESION - SPLENIC |
| 2022-02-24 | C4517988 | LAMENESS LH |
| 2017-08-14 | C1678383 | VOMITION & DIARRHOEA |
Line items(lines with upstream diagnosis are skipped by the model)
| Line | tstarc | Amount | Date | Upstream diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10000 | tstarc_diagnostic_test_-_acth_stimulation_test | 295.20 | 2026-03-03 | — |
| 20000 | tstarc_procedure_fee_-_ultrasound | 797.00 | 2026-03-03 | — |
| 30000 | tstarc_sedation_for_procedure | 43.83 | 2026-03-03 | — |
| 40000 | tstarc_synacthen | 116.37 | 2026-03-03 | — |
| 50000 | tstarc_anaesthetic_premedication_-_acepromazine | 42.20 | 2026-03-03 | — |
| 60000 | tstarc_opioids_-_methadone | 54.60 | 2026-03-03 | — |
| 70000 | tstarc_anaesthesia_-_alfaxan | 54.60 | 2026-03-03 | — |
UPM+
- DG02104PRESENTED FOR INVESTIGATION OF ABNORMAL TEST RESULT - PRESENTING COMPLAINTDSTP_clinical_signs_-_abnormal_test_result
Variant (sleepy_king)
HYPERADRENOCORTICISM ("CUSHING's")
DSTP_hyperadrenocorticism_(cushing's_disease)
Conf: 0.800
Threshold: 0.18
Above: ✓
Correct?
Reason (correct)