Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cestode larvae found in liver and lymph node of 2 dogs
By Patten, Penny K et al.·Published in Veterinary clinical pathology·2013·Antech Diagnostics, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cestode infection in 2 dogs: cytologic findings in liver and a mesenteric lymph node.
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs were diagnosed with a cestode infection (a type of tapeworm) after showing symptoms related to severe abdominal issues. In one dog, the infection was confirmed, while the other was presumed to have the same type of infection. Tests revealed larvae or fragments of the larvae in samples taken from the liver and a lymph node, but not in the abdominal fluid. This highlights that even if no larvae are found in the fluid, a cestode infection shouldn't be ruled out. Both dogs received treatment for their infection and were monitored for recovery.
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Abstract
Mesocestoides cestode infections in dogs are well known for causing severe peritonitis with larvae or larval fragments (metacestodes, tetrathyridia, or calcareous corpuscles) frequently observed cytologically in peritoneal fluid samples. This case report describes the cytologic and clinical features of 2 dogs infected with cestode larvae, with one case confirmed and the other presumed to be Mesocestoides sp. In these 2 unusual cases, cestode larvae or larval fragments were found in fine-needle aspirates of the liver and a mesenteric lymph node, but no organisms were found in peritoneal fluid samples. The data presented in this report indicate that clinical pathologists should not rule out Mesocestoides sp cestodiasis based on the absence of larvae in peritoneal fluid samples from dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23278428/