Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Miniature dachshund with gallbladder lymphoma and bile leak
By Nagata, Nao et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2015·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gallbladder lymphoma in a miniature dachshund.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old miniature dachshund was brought to the vet because it wasn't eating, had deep yellow urine, and showed signs of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Tests revealed a blockage in the bile duct, so the vet performed surgery to remove the gallbladder. Unfortunately, the dog developed bile leakage afterward and needed a second surgery. Afterward, the dog received chemotherapy but had to stop due to side effects. Despite these challenges, the dog is still alive 24 months later.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old, miniature dachshund was referred for examination and treatment of persistent anorexia, deep yellow-coloured urine and leucocytosis. The clinical sign of jaundice, results from a serum biochemistry profile and ultrasonographic images suggested a biliary tract obstruction. A cholecystectomy was performed to remove the obstruction. Histopathological assessment of the resected gallbladder and partial common bile duct indicated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Twelve days after the initial operation, a second procedure was performed due to bile leakage into the abdominal cavity. Chemotherapy was administered twice after the second operation but discontinued, because the dog showed adverse effects. The dog is still alive 24 months after the surgery. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first description of canine gallbladder lymphoma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25311915/