Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lymphocytic enteritis in a filly.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1988
- Authors:
- Clark, E S et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Medicine · United States
Plain-English summary
A year-old Hanoverian filly had been experiencing occasional belly pain for six weeks, along with fluid buildup in her abdomen and a hard mass that could be felt during a rectal exam. When the veterinarians performed surgery to investigate, they found swollen lymph nodes in her abdomen, some parts of her intestines stuck together, and increased pressure in the veins and lymph vessels around her intestines. They also discovered that her intestines had signs of inflammation, with certain immune cells infiltrating the tissue. The treatment details and outcome were not provided, so it's unclear how she responded to the surgery or any further care.
Abstract
A yearling Hanoverian filly had intermittent colic for 6 weeks, chylous peritoneal effusion, and a firm mass palpable per rectum. Exploratory laparotomy revealed mesenteric lymphadenopathy, adhesion of the mesenteric root to the duodenum and jejunum, distention of the mesenteric veins and lymphatic vessels, and increased jejunal venous pressure. Lesions in the duodenum, jejunum, and colon included infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells in the lamina propria.
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