These stones vary from non-radiopaque to radiopaque structures of variable size and shape.
ข้อมูลทั่วไป
Solidified blood stones are an uncommon cause of urolithiasis. The cause often remains unknown. A solidified blood nephrolith has been reported in an anemic cat with porphyria. In some instances, solidified blood serves as a nidus for deposition of other minerals surrounding it.
การวินิจฉัย
• Identify causes for local (e.g. trauma, infection, cancer, stones) and generalized (e.g. coagulopathies) bleeding.
ทางการแพทย์
• Eliminate underlying cause of bleeding.
โภชนาการ
• Feed canned foods or add water to achieve a specific gravity ≤1.030 for cats to minimize clot formation and retention.
การตรวจสอบ
Urinalysis every 3 months to monitor for persistent urinary hemorrhage and need for further investigation of the cause. Medical imaging every 6 to 12 months to detect recurrence. Recurrence is an indication for further evaluation and alternative treatment strategies.
These stones vary from non-radiopaque to radiopaque structures of variable size and shape.