Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with chronic twisted spleen and abdominal mass
By Weber, N A·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2000·Bloomington Veterinary Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chronic primary splenic torsion with peritoneal adhesions in a dog: case report and literature review.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with a history of surgery for a diaphragmatic hernia was brought in with vague symptoms and an abdominal mass. Ultrasound showed that the mass was the spleen, which had twisted in a condition called splenic torsion. During surgery, the vet found that the spleen had twisted about 180 degrees and was stuck in that position due to scar tissue. The spleen was removed, and the dog recovered well, with all previous symptoms disappearing. Dogs with this condition generally have a good prognosis after treatment, although some complications can occur.
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Abstract
Primary splenic torsion in dogs is uncommon and can occur in acute or chronic form. The chronic form is difficult to diagnose because the clinical signs are vague and sometimes intermittent. A dog with a history of diaphragmatic hernia repair two years previously presented with chronic, vague clinical signs and an abdominal mass. The mass was revealed to be spleen on ultrasonography. On exploratory laparotomy, the dog was found to have a splenic torsion of approximately 180 degrees with mature, fibrous adhesions retaining the spleen in a torsed position. A splenectomy was performed, and the dog recovered uneventfully with complete resolution of prior clinical signs. Prognosis for dogs with splenic torsion is good, although complications are relatively common.
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