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Cirurgia laparoscópica no diagnóstico de gastrite crônica atrófica seguida de tratamento clínico em cadela: relato de caso Laparoscopic surgery in the diagnosis of atrophic gastritis in a dog followed by clinical treatment: case report

Journal:
Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
Year:
2007
Authors:
P.C. Basso et al.
Species:
dog

Plain-English summary

This report discusses a case involving a two-year-old female mixed-breed dog diagnosed with chronic atrophic gastritis, which is a condition where the stomach lining becomes thin and inflamed. The dog had been experiencing chronic vomiting, but tests including blood work and imaging did not show any significant issues. To diagnose the problem, veterinarians performed several procedures using a minimally invasive technique, which included looking inside the abdomen and taking a biopsy of the stomach. The biopsy revealed that certain cells in the stomach lining were not functioning properly, confirming the diagnosis. After treatment with medication to suppress the immune system, the dog showed complete improvement and no longer had any symptoms.

Abstract

Descrevem-se o diagnóstico e o tratamento de um caso de gastrite atrófica crônica, em uma cadela sem raça definida, de dois anos de idade. A paciente apresentava como principal sintomatologia vômito crônico. O hemograma, a urinálise e as avaliações bioquímicas séricas não revelaram alterações significativas. Os exames radiológicos e ultra-sonográficos abdominais também não foram sugestivos de alterações. Realizaram-se inspeção da cavidade peritoneal, gastrotomia, gastroscopia, gastrectomia para biopsia e gastrorrafia intracorpórea videolaparoscópicas. Constatou-se ausência de rugosidades estomacais. Ao exame histológico, observou-se atrofia das células principais e parietais da mucosa gástrica. O quadro clínico permitiu o diagnóstico de gastrite crônica atrófica. O animal foi medicado com terapia imunossupressora e apresentou remissão completa dos sinais clínicos.<br>This report describes a case of chronic atrophic gastritis. A two-year-old female mongrel dog showed chronic emesis. The complete blood count serum chemistry and urinalysis values were within the normal limits. Radiographs revealed no alterations. Abdominal evaluation, gastrotomy, gastroscopy, gastrectomy and intracorporeal stomach suture were done by laparoscopic approach. Absence of gastric villous was noticed through laparoscopic biopsy. The microscopic analysis reveled parietal and principal gastric mucosal cells atrophy, which, associated with clinical signs, allowed the chronic atrophic gastritis diagnosis. The animal was treated and clinical signs complete remission was observed.

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Original publication: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0102-09352007000500016