Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chihuahua vomiting and not eating due to missing gallbladder
By Kamishina, Hiroaki et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2010·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gallbladder agenesis in a Chihuahua.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old neutered male Chihuahua was brought in because he wasn't eating and was vomiting. Blood tests showed high liver enzymes, which led to further investigation. An ultrasound suggested that he didn't have a gallbladder, and surgery confirmed this condition, known as gallbladder agenesis. The vet also found some liver abnormalities. Unfortunately, the dog's condition indicates ongoing liver issues, and he may need special care moving forward.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old neutered male Chihuahua was presented with a history of anorexia and vomiting. Continuous elevation of liver enzymes was found on repeated blood examinations and the dog was referred to us for further evaluation. The absence of gallbladder was suspected on ultrasonography. Exploratory laparotomy and retrograde cholangiography confirmed gallbladder agenesis and a possible hypoplasia of the right medial and lateral liver lobes. Histologically, proliferation of bile ductules associated with portal fibrosis and pseudolobular formation were apparent in the liver lobes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20215719/