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Lobular dissecting hepatitis in a 17 month old cocker spaniel

Author
Artacho, Cecilia Alix
Abstract
A 17 month old castrated male Cocker Spaniel was evaluated for inflammatory bowel
disease, an undefined hepatopathy and gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Preliminary diagnostic
testing revealed changes consistent with liver disease and gastrointestinal disease. An abdominal
ultrasound showed multiple acquired portosystemic shunts in the area behind the left kidney and
minimal small cystic calculi. Because of the concern for varix formation, an exploratory
laparotomy was performed in an attempt to localize the source of gastrointestinal hemorrhage
and to obtain liver biopsies for histopathology. The presence of multiple acquired portosystemic
shunts was confirmed during surgery, but a clear source of gastrointestinal hemorrhage was not
identified. Histopathologic findings were consistent with lobular dissecting hepatitis, a type of
idiopathic hepatic fibrosis seen in young dogs. Clinical findings could be attributed to portal
hypertension secondary to diffuse hepatic fibrosis. Despite repeated attempts at therapy,
gastrointestinal hemorrhage persisted. The dog was humanely euthanized three weeks after
discharge.
Journal/Series
Senior seminar paper Seminar SF610.1 2004 A78
Description
Senior seminar (D.V.M.) -- Cornell University, 2004.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 15-16).
Sponsorship
John F. Randolph, D.V.M., A.C.V.I.M., Dr. Tristan Weinkle, D.V.M.
Date Issued
2004-03-03Subject
Dogs -- Diseases -- Case studies
Type
term paper