Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with swollen abdomen from lymphatic disease and chyle leakage
By Fossum, T W et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Generalized lymphangiectasis in a dog with subcutaneous chyle and lymphangioma.
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Plain-English summary
A 2 1/2-year-old spayed Great Dane was brought to the vet because of large, fluid-filled lumps on the left side of her belly. The vet found several issues with her lymphatic system, including blockages and abnormal growths. Despite trying special diets and surgery to manage the condition, the treatments did not work, and sadly, the dog passed away about a year after the symptoms first appeared.
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Abstract
A 2 1/2-year-old spayed Great Dane was evaluated for large, fluctuant, chyle-containing swellings on the ventral portion of the left side of the abdomen. Multiple abnormalities of the lymphatic system were diagnosed, including thoracic duct obstruction, lymphangioma, subcutaneous chyle reflux, intestinal lymphangiectasia, and dilatation of hepatic, mesenteric, and pleural lymphatic vessels. Mesenteric lymphangiography revealed leakage of contrast medium into the subcutaneous tissues adjacent and to the left of the second lumbar vertebral body. Dietary and surgical management to control the chylous reflux were unsuccessful, and the dog died approximately one year after the skin lesions were first observed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2384324/