Dr. Norman Ackerman served the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine with distinction as Professor of Radiology from 1979 to 1994. A concerned teacher of veterinary students and residents of all disciplines, Dr. Ackerman also reached the veterinary scientific community through his writing. His numerous clinically pertinent publications are still today a vital part of the veterinary literature; therefore, it is appropriate this site perpetuates Dr Ackerman’s dedication to teaching. This site is presented in recognition of Dr. Norman Ackerman and his contributions to the field of veterinary diagnostic imaging. Sponsorship of the display supports the Dr. Norman Ackerman Memorial Fund, dedicated to the teaching of diagnostic imaging residents at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. NORMAN ACKERMAN MEMORIAL RADIOGRAPHY CASE CHALLENGE • Abdominal series • 7 years-old, female spayed, Domestic Shorthair cat SIGNALMENT • 7 years-old, female spayed, Domestic Shorthair cat • History of chronic pancreatitis; • Acute onset of vomiting • You ordered abdominal radiographs Right lateral Left lateral Ventrodorsal What are your radiographic findings? Radiographic findings (cid:1) The left kidney is mildly small, measuring approximately 2.1 times the length of the L2 vertebral body on the ventrodorsal projection, and has irregular margins. (cid:1) The right kidney is within normal limits for size and margination; however, a less than 2 mm, angular mineral opacity is present within the right renal pelvis. (cid:1) Within the left mid-ventral abdomen, only seen on the lateral projections, there is an approximately 1.2 cm in diameter, round, faint mineral opacity, with a central lucent region. (cid:1) Heterogenous soft tissue to mineral opaque material is seen within several small intestinal segments. The small intestines are normal for size. (cid:1) Incidentally, only 6 lumbar vertebral bodies are present, and there are multiple fused sacral and caudal vertebral segments. Main radiographic findings (cid:1) The left kidney (LK) is mildly small, measuring approximately 2.1 times the length of the L2 vertebral body on the ventrodorsal projection, and has irregular margins. Main radiographic findings (cid:1) The left kidney (LK) is mildly small, measuring approximately 2.1 times RK the length of the L2 LK vertebral body on the ventrodorsal projection, and has irregular margins (arrow). RK = right kidney LK = Left kidney