Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acute pancreatitis following granulosa cell tumor removal in a mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Gomez, Diego E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Health Management (Gomez
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This case involves a mare who developed acute pancreatitis, which is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas, after having surgery to remove a granulosa cell tumor from her reproductive system. Acute pancreatitis is uncommon in horses and can be hard to diagnose because the symptoms are often vague and not specific. This situation is notable because it is the first time such a case has been documented following reproductive surgery in a horse. The outcome of the treatment is not mentioned, so it’s unclear how well she responded to care.
Abstract
Acute pancreatitis is a rare disease in horses and is often associated with gastrointestinal disorders. Accurate diagnosis is challenging due to the presence of nonspecific clinical signs. This case represents the first documentation of acute pancreatitis in a horse following surgery of the reproductive tract.
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