Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with brain and eye bleeding from von Willebrand deficiency
By Whitley, N T et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2005·Davies Veterinary Specialists·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cerebral and conjunctival haemorrhages associated with von Willebrand factor deficiency and canine angiostrongylosis.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-month-old golden retriever was brought in with bleeding in her eyes and neurological issues, which were linked to a problem with her blood clotting due to low levels of von Willebrand factor. After diagnosing her with a type of lungworm infection (angiostrongylosis), the vet treated her with a combination of medications, including desmopressin and fenbendazole, along with a blood transfusion and supportive care. Thankfully, she made a full recovery and her symptoms improved significantly after treatment.
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Abstract
A case of angiostrongylosis is described in a 14-month-old golden retriever bitch. Conjunctival haemorrhage and neurological signs, referable to a space-occupying cerebral lesion, were associated with defective primary haemostasis caused by low levels of von Willebrand factor. Full clinical recovery followed treatment with desmopressin, fresh whole blood transfusion, fenbendazole and supportive care. The magnetic resonance image of the suspected organising haematoma is described. Similarities to the human condition, acquired von Willebrand syndrome, and a possible role for aberrant larval migration in haematoma formation are suggested.
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