Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
CT scan diagnosis of steroid liver disease in a dog
By D.C Oliveira et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·2011·Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, BR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Computed tomography in the diagnosis of steroidal hepatopathy in a dog: case report
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was brought in with liver problems after being on prednisone, a steroid, for two years. A special imaging test called computed tomography (CT scan) showed that the dog's liver was enlarged and had unusual changes, suggesting a condition known as steroidal hepatopathy, which is related to the buildup of glycogen in the liver. The CT scan helped the veterinarian understand the liver's condition better. While the abstract does not specify treatment details, recognizing the issue is the first step in managing the dog's health.
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Abstract
It is reported a case of an eight-year-old Yorkshire Terrier dog, with a history of prolonged use of prednisone in a dosage of 1mg/kg of body weight each 24 hours during two years. The helical computed tomography revealed hepatomegaly associated to a hyperattenuation of the parenchyma, with a radiodensity value of 82.55 Hounsfield units (HU). The spleen presented a mean radiodensity of 57.17HU, and a radiodensity difference of 25.38HU was observed between the two organs. Based on the history and findings of imaging technique, it was determined the presumptive diagnosis of steroidal hepatopathy compatible with accumulation of hepatic glycogen. It was concluded that computed tomography enabled the characterization of hepatic injury and the presumed diagnosis of steroidal hepatopathy
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0102-09352011000100006