Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eosinophilic gastroenterocolitis and hepatitis in young Siberian Husky
By Brellou, G D et al.·Published in Veterinary pathology·2006·Department of Pathology, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Eosinophilic granulomatous gastroenterocolitis and hepatitis in a 1-year-old male Siberian Husky.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old male Siberian Husky was brought to the vet because he had been experiencing diarrhea, weakness, lethargy, and loss of appetite for several months. After various tests, including blood work and imaging, the vet found eosinophilic granulomatous lesions in his gastrointestinal tract and liver, indicating a rare form of chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Fortunately, with appropriate treatment, the dog was able to recover and regain his strength and appetite.
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Abstract
A case of eosinophilic granulomatous gastroenterocolitis and hepatitis in a 1-year-old male Siberian Husky is described. The dog presented with a history of diarrhea, weakness, lethargy, and anorexia of several months' duration. Hematologic and biochemical examinations, abdominal ultrasonography, computer tomography, and exploratory laparotomy were performed. Histopathologic examination of full-thickness biopsies from the gastrointestinal tract and liver revealed the presence of eosinophilic granulomatous lesions in the submucosa and tunica muscularis of stomach, jejunum, ileum, colon, and liver. Infectious agents were not detected by light microscopic and electron microscopic examination or by immunohistochemistry. On the basis of the findings, it is concluded that the disease in this dog represents an unusual manifestation of chronic idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17099165/