Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Saint Bernard dog collapsed with splenic torsion and anemia
By Schnier, Lisa M·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2010·Atlantic Veterinary College.·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A case of splenic torsion with progressive anemia and thrombocytopenia.
Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old male Saint Bernard was brought to the vet after suddenly becoming very tired and collapsing. The vet found that he had severe anemia (low red blood cells) and an enlarged spleen. Initially, they thought he might have immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, but an ultrasound showed that blood wasn't flowing to his spleen. Surgery confirmed that his spleen had twisted (splenic torsion), and the vet removed it. After the surgery, the dog was treated and started to recover.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old male, castrated Saint Bernard was evaluated for acute onset of lethargy and collapse. Moderately severe anemia and splenomegaly were noted. Immune mediated hemolytic anemia was initially suspected. Abdominal ultrasound demonstrated an absence of splenic blood flow. Splenic torsion was confirmed on exploratory laparotomy and a splenectomy was performed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20676299/