Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with intestinal mineralization diagnosed with Heterobilharzia
By Kvitko-White, Heather L et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2011·Texas A and M College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis-heterobilharzia americana infection in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old mixed breed female dog was brought to the vet because she was not eating, had intermittent vomiting and diarrhea, and was showing signs of fluid buildup in her abdomen. X-rays and ultrasounds revealed unusual mineralization in her intestines, liver, and pancreas. Further tests showed she had an infection caused by a parasite called Heterobilharzia americana. This type of infection is rare in dogs, and it can lead to serious health issues. Treatment details weren't specified, but addressing such infections typically involves medication to eliminate the parasites and supportive care for the dog's symptoms.
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Abstract
An approximately three-year-old mixed breed female dog was evaluated for peritoneal effusion, anorexia, intermittent vomiting, and diarrhea. Radiographically, there was mineralization of the wall of small intestinal segments. Sonographic findings were consistent with multisystemic mineralization of liver, small intestinal wall, and pancreas. Multifocal granulomas containing schistosome eggs (Heterobilharzia americana) were identified histologically. The mineralization pattern described herein is an uncommon presentation of severe diffuse heterobilharziasis in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21599795/