Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
CT scan shows giant stomach lining growth in Boston Terrier dog
By Rifiova, Jesika El et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2024·Small Animal Teaching Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: CT findings in a dog with chronic giant hypertrophic gastritis: Ménétrier-like disease.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old male Boston Terrier was brought to the vet because he had been eating less and losing weight for six weeks. A CT scan revealed thickened stomach lining with unusual folds, which matched ultrasound results showing changes in the stomach's inner layer. Further tests confirmed a condition called Ménétrier-like disease, which affects the stomach's structure. The findings are significant as this is the first report of CT results for this condition in dogs. Treatment options may include dietary changes and medications to manage symptoms.
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Abstract
A 9-year-old male's entire Boston Terrier was presented with persistent hyporexia and weight loss for 6 weeks prior to referral admission. A CT scan showed marked hypertrophy of the rugal folds protruding into the gastric lumen, which had a cerebriform appearance. Changes were consistent with the ultrasonographic findings, which showed marked hyperechogenicity of the gastric mucosa, mucosal cysts, and otherwise normal wall layering. Histopathology of the fundic gastric mucosa showed foveolar hyperplasia and cystic dilation which were findings consistent with Ménétrier-like disease. Based on the reviewed literature, this is the first case report describing CT findings of Ménétrier-like disease in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39329275/