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Copper-associated Hepatopathy in a 7-year-old Labrador Mix

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Kulczewski Senior seminar paper.docx (3.89 MB)
Kulczewski Senior seminar summary.docx (15.35 KB)
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https://hdl.handle.net/1813/60259
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Author
Kulczewski, Bethany
Abstract

A seven-year-old, female spayed, Labrador Retriever mix was presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) Internal Medicine Service for elevated liver values on serum chemistry. The patient had a history of chronic carprofen use. Liver biopsy and histopathology revealed severe hepatitis with hepatocyte necrosis and copper accumulation. Treatment was initiated with antibiotics, liver protectants, D-penicillamine and a copper restricted diet. This report discusses the diagnostic tools utilized in the evaluation of this patient and provides an overview of idiosyncratic hepatic necrosis from chronic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and copper-associated hepatopathy.

Date Issued
2018-05-16
Keywords
Canine -- Hepatic necrosis
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Canine -- Copper
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Canine -- Carprofen toxicity,
Type
case study

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