Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gall bladder mucoceles in Border terriers - signs and treatment
By Allerton, F et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2018·Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gall bladder mucoceles in Border terriers.
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Plain-English summary
A group of Border Terriers was found to have a high risk of developing gall bladder mucoceles (GBM), a condition that can lead to biliary disease. In fact, these dogs were 85 times more likely to have GBM compared to other breeds. Common symptoms and test results in Border Terriers with GBM were similar to those seen in other affected breeds. This study highlights the importance of monitoring Border Terriers for this condition, as early detection and treatment can be crucial for their health.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Gall bladder mucoceles (GBM) are a leading cause of biliary disease in dogs with several breeds, including the Shetland Sheepdog, American Cocker Spaniel, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, and Miniature Schnauzer apparently predisposed. OBJECTIVE: To determine risk factors, clinical features, and response to treatment of GBM in Border terriers (BT). ANIMALS: Medical records of 99 dogs (including 51 BT) with an ultrasonographic (±histopathologic) diagnosis of GBM from three referral centers in the United Kingdom were collected. A control group of 87 similar-aged BT with no ultrasonographic evidence of gall bladder disease was selected for comparison. METHOD: Retrospective case-control study. Odds ratios were calculated to establish breed predisposition. Signalment, presence of endocrine disease, clinicopathologic results, and outcome were compared between the BT, other breeds, and control BTs. RESULTS: The odds of identifying a GBM in a BT in this hospital population was 85 times that of all other breeds (95% confidence interval 56.9-126.8). BT had similar clinical signs and clinicopathologic changes to other breeds with GBM. There was no evidence that endocrinopathies were associated with GBM in BT. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: A robust breed predisposition to GBM is established for the BT.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30079451/