Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Liver amyloidosis causing cholestasis in two Shar Pei dogs
By Loeven, K O·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1994·Middlebury Animal Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hepatic amyloidosis in two Chinese Shar Pei dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two Chinese Shar Pei dogs were brought to the vet showing signs of liver disease, including episodes of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Unlike other cases in this breed, these dogs had little to no kidney issues, which is often seen with similar conditions. The diagnosis was hepatic amyloidosis, a buildup of abnormal proteins in the liver. Treatment details were not specified, but recognizing the liver involvement is crucial for managing their health.
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Abstract
Clinical signs of hepatic disease, including cholestatic episodes, were observed in two Chinese Shar Pei dogs. In previous reports of familial amyloidosis in this breed, most dogs had clinical signs referable to renal amyloidosis, but the dogs of this report had minimal evidence of renal involvement.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8014090/