Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis diagnosed by imaging
By Veiga-Parga, Tamara et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2015·Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: IMAGING DIAGNOSIS-SCLEROSING ENCAPSULATING PERITONITIS IN A DOG.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old American Staffordshire terrier was brought to the vet because of ongoing fluid buildup in its abdomen. Imaging tests, including X-rays and ultrasounds, revealed a significant amount of fluid and changes in the position of the organs. A more detailed scan showed that the organs were surrounded by a thickened membrane. Unfortunately, the dog was diagnosed with sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis, a serious condition where a fibrous membrane wraps around the abdominal organs. The outcome was not favorable, as the condition is often severe and difficult to treat.
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Abstract
An approximately 5-month-old American Staffordshire terrier was presented with a history of recurrent peritoneal effusion. Abdominal radiographs and ultrasound showed a loculated effusion in the ventral abdomen with dorsal displacement of abdominal organs, hepatomegaly and rounding of liver and splenic margins. Computed tomography demonstrated centrally located gastrointestinal segments surrounded by a thin soft tissue band and a thickened peritoneal lining. At necropsy a fibrous membrane continuous with liver and splenic capsules encapsulated all abdominal organs. Microscopically the abdominal wall and fibrous capsule consisted of an irregular thick layer of hypocellular connective tissue. The final diagnosis was sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis.
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