Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
7-month-old Maltese dog diagnosed with no gallbladder
By Austin, Brenda et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2006·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gallbladder agenesis in a Maltese dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old female Maltese was brought to the vet because her blood tests showed high liver enzymes. After running some tests, including an ultrasound, the vet discovered that she was born without a gallbladder, a rare condition in dogs. Unfortunately, this condition can lead to liver issues, and the dog may need ongoing care to manage her health.
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Abstract
This report describes the diagnostic evaluation of a 7-month-old, female Maltese dog with elevated liver enzymes. Marked elevations of alanine transferase were the significant clinical findings. A diagnosis of gallbladder agenesis was made, based on lack of a gallbladder on ultrasonography and on surgical exploration. Gallbladder agenesis is a rare condition described in humans but not previously reported in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16822771/