Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
French Bulldog vomiting and belly pain from jejunum blood clot
By Kim, Yeon-Jin et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2025·Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Case Report: Idiopathic intramural hematoma of the jejunum in a French Bulldog.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old neutered male French Bulldog was brought in for vomiting, abdominal pain, and soft stools that had lasted for two weeks. The vet found signs of dehydration and discomfort during the exam, and tests showed an unusual mass in the dog's intestines. After surgery to remove the affected part of the intestine, it was confirmed to be an intramural hematoma, which is a type of internal bleeding. The cause of this hematoma was unknown, but the dog recovered well after the surgery.
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Abstract
This case report describes clinical and diagnostic features of an idiopathic jejunal intramural hematoma in a dog presenting with non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms. A 2-year-old neutered male French Bulldog was presented with vomiting, abdominal pain, and chronic soft stools persisting for 2 weeks, with no history of trauma or dietary indiscretion. Physical examination revealed abdominal distension and palpable discomfort. The complete blood count (CBC) showed leukocytosis with neutrophilia, accompanied by signs of dehydration. Serum chemistry revealed no significant abnormalities, although mild electrolyte imbalances were observed. The canine pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (cPLI) test was within the reference range and the C-reactive protein (CRP) level was slightly elevated. Ultrasonography revealed a heterogeneous mass in the jejunal region, which was suspected to be a hematoma. An exploratory laparotomy was performed, and the affected jejunal segment was surgically resected. Histopathological examination confirmed the mass as an intramural hematoma. Additionally, coagulation profiles revealed no remarkable findings. The cause of the hematoma was determined to be idiopathic after excluding other possible causes. This case highlights the importance of considering intramural hematomas in the differential diagnosis for dogs presenting with non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms, even in the absence of trauma and coagulation abnormalities.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40463801/